Kids across the United States aged two and a half to eighteen were polled for Marilu’s book Healthy Kids. The kids identified their favorite fruits and vegetables, and results were tabulated by age group and collectively. Here’s the collective Top 10.

Top 10 Fruits

1. Apple
2. Banana
3. Orange
4. Strawberries
5. Grapes
6. Pineapple
7. Watermelon
8. Peaches
9. Cantaloupe
10. Cherries

Top 10 Veggies

1. Carrots
2. Broccoli
3. Cucumbers
4. Lettuce
5. Peas
6. Corn
7. Green beans
8. Celery
9. Potato
10. Spinach

Do your kids eat these fruits and veggies? Are their favorites missing from this list? Go ahead and ask. Don’t miss an opportunity to serve them good food that they love. If they can’t name other fruits and veggies, plan a field trip to the local farmer’s market, farm stand, or u-pick farm, where you can introduce your kids to all kinds of new foods.

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