Bord Bia utilises new school year to promote benefits of fruit and veg

PARENTS have been reminded that they can boost their children’s health while supporting Ireland’s horticulture industry.

As schools reopen after the summer holidays, Bord Bia is highlighting the strong nutritional benefits of fruit and vegetables as part of children’s daily diet.

It revealed that new research showed that 70% of consumers correctly identified five portions of fruit and vegetables a day as the recommended amount, representing a 20% increase on 2007 figures.