Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. In this video, Chef Paulette Mitchell discusses the variety of fruits and vegetables available while demonstrating preparation and cooking methods. Chef Paulette also demonstrates easy and delicious recipes including fruit kabobs, fruit smoothies, fruit ices, vegetable pizza, and a veggie tortilla roll-up. Correlates to all applicable National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 16, 2010. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Produce and Health (2:10) -- Vegetables: Nutrition, Types, and Purchasing (2:07) -- Preparation of Vegetables (2:26) -- Canned and Frozen Vegetables (1:01) -- Fruits: Nutrition, Selection, and Preparation Tools (3:55) -- Fruit Recipes (3:13).