GIVE ME 5 Campaign

June 2001

The British Dietetic Association's GIVE ME 5 campaign is now entering its fourth year and will run through the month of June. 

GIVE Me 5 promotes the positive health message of the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables with the overall theme of 'Enjoy 5 or more portions of fruit and vegetables each day'.

GIVE ME 5 is a very practical campaign which aims to demonstrate the different types of fruit and vegetables that count towards the 5 a day and what is meant by a 'portion'.

The main messages are:

• Eating at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day can help you keep you healthy.

• Eating at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day may help to reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease and cancers.

• Fresh, frozen, dried canned and juiced fruit and vegetables all count as a portion.

• Eating more fruit and vegetables can be convenient, tasty, simple and affordable.

• Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables as part of the five a day.

For more information visit the BDA website and click on the GIVE ME 5 icon.

Community Dietitians in West Suffolk are running a competition with the Bury Free Press with a fabulous prize. Details in the paper on June 22nd. If you need materials to help to promote this contact the Community Team on 01284 748850

Pamela Butcher.