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January 2020

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Welcome Fruit and Vegetable Detectives!

Find all the clues that lead to a tasty reward!

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Discover California Kiwi Fruit

Video (3:39 minutes)

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Why are kiwis good for us?

Vitamin C

Helps your body fight infections (colds) and heal cuts

Foods High in Vitamin C:

Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Citrus, Cauliflower, Dark Leafy Greens, Cantaloupe, Guava

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Did you know?

You can eat the kiwi skin!

Steps to eating a kiwi:

  1. Rinse the kiwi
  2. Gently rub the fuzz off the skin
  3. Eat the entire fruit

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How do kiwis grow?

Kiwis are actually a BERRY

Like many berries, kiwis grow on VINES

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When are kiwis in season in California?

Kiwis are a winter fruit

California grows 95% of all the kiwi grown in the United States

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How can I eat more kiwis?

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Kiwi belongs in which food group?

Which food group does each of these foods belong:

  • Oatmeal
  • Chicken
  • Milk
  • Carrots
  • Banana
  • Beans
  • Yogurt
  • Cereal

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You did it!

Enjoy your delicious reward… a kiwi!

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How did you like kiwi?

I like it

I am not sure if I like it

I did not like it

I will try this again

Why is it good for me?

Kiwis

Radishes

Dried Plums

Cucumbers

Grapes & Raisins

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Until next time detectives...

Keep trying new fruits and vegetables!