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Article: MyPyramid for Kids a Positive Step, But More Needed to Address the Lack of Fruits and Vegetables in Children's Diets.
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- September 28, 2005
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Statement by Elizabeth Pivonka, Ph.D., R.D., President, Produce for Better Health Foundation
WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- "With most children eating less than half the amount of fruits and vegetables recommended for a healthy diet, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) release of MyPyramid for Kids is a positive step toward promoting children's health and fighting childhood obesity.
"But for this program to succeed, it must now be met with strong action by government and education leaders to increase funding for effective health and physical education campaigns, step up efforts to increase availability of fruits and vegetables in ...