University of Illinois Extension
4-H School Enrichment Programs
Rock Island County

I Can Eat a Rainbow

We eat fruits and vegetables that are every color within the rainbow. Through this unit, the students will learn about the different fruits and vegetables available to eat. They will also learn about what nutrients these items give to the body. Students will learn about the red, orange, yellow, green, and purple fruits and vegetables. Within these lessons, students will:

  • Learn about many different types of fruits and vegetables
  • Discuss the benefit of eating fruits and vegetables
  • Determine what nutrients our body receives from fruits and vegetables
  • Illustrate how much of our body is filled with water
  • Learn about the Food Guide Pyramid
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign College of Agricultural Consumer & Environmental Sciences University of Illinois Extension