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School Gardens Help Make Midday Meals More Nutritious

Growing vegetables at school provides fresh ingredients for lunch.

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Key Points

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School gardens produce fresh vegetables for use in cafeteria meals.

Fresh vegetables increase the vitamins and minerals in lunches.

Students gain practical knowledge about agriculture and healthy eating.

Garden grown food can reduce the school's food waste and costs.

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These fresh ingredients improve the nutritional quality of the meals.

Participating in the garden also teaches students about sustainable food practices.

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5 words

nutritious

full of vitamins and minerals that help the body stay strong

sustainable

doing something in a way that does not waste resources

agriculture

the work of growing crops and raising animals for food

vitamins

tiny nutrients that keep us healthy

minerals

natural substances in food that help our bodies work properly

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