Nutrition Services of Pasadena Independent School District is committed to serving nutritious meals by providing safe, quality, healthful food and service. As a valuable partner in education, our efforts support the academic growth and success of our students, staff and community.
Apples are one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits. The U.S. is home to approximately of apple orchards. of the Most Popular Varieties of Apples:
Red Delicious
Golden Delicious
Most apples apples are
2,500+ There are
Most apples are HAND-PICKED. An apple blossom is the flower that comes from an apple tree. different varieties of apples are grown in the U.S.
Apple trees take 4- 8 years to start producing fruit.
Vitamin C supports the immune systemthe body’s defense against infections.
Vitamin C is also referred to as “ascorbic acid.”
Vitamin C helps keep you happy & healthy!
Vitamin C is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect against damage caused by exposure to harmful substances in the environment.
The body cannot make vitamin C on its own - it has to come from food.
What do you call a vitamin that improves your eyesight?
A Vitamin C! Vitamin C is a very important vitamin for healthy gums & teeth.
Pears are a type of pome fruit – fruits that have a “core” and several small seeds.
Pears used to be called
The wood from pear trees is often used to make musical instruments.
Pears known to be the most fragile fruit.
The most common types of pears are Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, Comice & Forelle.
Pears ripen best after they are picked.
Pears are a part of the rose family.
The majority of pears grown in the U.S. are grown on the west coast. Pear trees grow to be around 40 feet tall.
Electrolytes help amount of water in the body.
Helps to keep the body potassium is found in
The body is made 60% helps promote .
Potassium helps to regulate the heart rate
Potassium helps to regulate contractions.
Many runners eat foods high in potassium like pears before a run to prevent muscle cramps.
Zucchini are one of the most popular types of squash
Zucchinis have MORE potassium than a banana.
Zucchinis grow best in temperate climates.
1 zucchini plant can produce 3 - 10 pounds of zucchini.
More specifically, zucchini is a type of summer squash.
Zucchini are made water.
Zucchini are a type of “Courgette”
Zucchinis are in peak season from May - August.
edible and considered a delicacy.
The LARGEST zucchini ever grown was 69.5 inches long and weighed 65 pounds!
Fiber supports movement through the digestive system
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate body doesn’t digest; it simply passes through.
Soluble fiber dissolves in water…it helps regulate blood sugar levels and removes cholesterol from
Insoluble fiber is sometimes referred to as “roughage. ”
2 types of fiber:
1. Soluble fiber
Insoluble fiber
Fiber is ONLY found in plant foods.
Dairy & meat products do not have any fiber.
Fiber helps to regulate the body’s use of sugar.
Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water…it helps food move throughout the digestive system.
BOTH forms of fiber are important & beneficial to overall health.
Squash are a type of fruit because they grown on vines & have seeds
types of squash: W I N T E R
Examples of winter squash are pumpkins, acorn & butternut.
Winter squash has much harder skin (rind) than summer squash.
Squash require a lot of water to grow.
Examples of summer squash are zucchini, yellow & scallop.
Summer squash grows faster than winter squash.
1 acre of land can grow around 11,000 squash! Squash are
The flower of squash plants are edible and considered a delicacy
B Vitamins help support the body’s energy levels, brain function & cell metabolism
essential B vitamins:
Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5,
Vitamin B6, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B9 & Vitamin B12.
Water is needed to help the body absorb B vitamins.
B5, B12, C and E knock on your door…what do you do? blood cells.
B vitamins helps the body make energy from food.
The body cannot store most B vitamins, so they need to be regularly consumed.
B vitamins plays a role in serotonin production.
Serotonin makes us feel happy
Texas produces more than 16 billion pounds of milk per year.
70% of dairy farms in Texas are located in the 1
Texas is the 4th largest milk producing state in the U.S.
Nearly 98% of U.S. dairy farms are family owned & operated.
Hiland Dairy is a farmer-owned company that produces & processes dairy products.
Hiland Dairy was founded in 1938.
Hiland Dairy began with two men & 50 dairy cows.
Hiland Dairy gets their dairy supplied from hundreds of dairy farms.
Hiland Dairy’s milk goes from cow to table in less than 48 hours!
Hiland Dairy has a processing plant located in that produces 3.8 million gallons of milk/month.
“A symbol of tradition & quality for our community.”
