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  1. Why should I buy local produce at farm stands or farmer’s markets? Isn’t the produce at the grocery store from local farmers? Published: May 28, 2009
  2. My child doesn't like vegetables but will eat fruit. Can I just give her fruit and meet her nutrient needs? Published: May 28, 2009
  3. I know fresh fruits and vegetables are healthy, but I am worried about getting sick from eating contaminated produce. Is it safe to eat produce? Published: May 28, 2009
  4. I have trouble getting the daily recommended 1½ cups of fruit and 2 cups of vegetables on a fixed income. What are some ways I can get affordable fruits and vegetables in my diet? Fresh vegetables are not always affordable for my family. What should I do? Published: May 27, 2009
  5. Are canned fruits and vegetables O.K.? Published: May 27, 2009
  6. Where can I find out the health benefits of eating a particular fruit? Published: May 27, 2009
  7. How can I make sure that I am getting all the nutrients I need on a vegan diet? Published: May 27, 2009
  8. What are some ways I can get my family to eat more vegetables? Published: January 27, 2009
  9. What are some ways I can get my family to eat more fruit? Published: January 27, 2009
  10. I heard that frozen vegetables are better for you than fresh vegetables. Is that true? Published: January 27, 2009
  11. Is it true that eating too much fruit can be harmful for a person with diabetes? Published: January 27, 2009
  12. Is hiding vegetables in other foods a good way to get my children to eat healthy? Published: January 27, 2009
  13. Should I buy organic fruits and vegetables? Published: January 27, 2009
  14. My teenagers will not eat vegetables. Do have any suggestions? Published: January 22, 2009
  15. Which is better for my children: to eat an apple or to drink apple juice? Published: January 22, 2009

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