Color Power: Fruit & Vegetables

Aimed at teens, Color Power focuses on the benefits of fruits and vegetables, offering solid dietary advice and information about the properties of whole foods. Addressing four questions—“Why eat fruit and vegetables?” “How much do I need?” “How can I eat more?” and “How do I select?”—the program serves up a wide range of practical guidance, from easy tips on how to incorporate new kinds of produce into a regular diet, to the reasons why consuming large quantities of these foods is essential for good health. Interviews with dieticians and independent growers alternate with footage shot in farmers markets, as well as scenes of food preparation. The dieticians discuss the importance of eating plants of various colors due to their different nutrients, and they encourage diversity in eating because it's fun as well as beneficial. Offering compelling arguments, this should help encourage healthy dietary habits. Recommended. Aud: J, H, P. (K. Cruver)