More Matters

By Keith Holland  & Steven J. Logwood

Performed By
Rochelle Gilliard, Keith Holland & Steven J. Logwood

This song was written to help support and promote the new Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ in target populations

Song Intro
So, I guess it's time for a change
You see, basically, Five A Day was about more
More fruits and vegetables - Why? Because it Matters

Chorus

Fruits and Veggies – Eat More
Because it Matters

Verse 1

 

So, here we are flowing with a beat –Trying to get you to think about the things you eat  And, Big Props to the Five A Day program working with the CDC and PBH.  Their spreading the word

Fruits can Help You - Veggies Protect You

As part of a balanced diet, why not try eating more?

Chorus: Fruits and Veggies
Eat More - Because it Matters

Fruits and Vegetables
For the Vitamins
and Minerals You Need

Verse 2 
A healthy diet, can more than anything prevent disease.  And regular exercise can be a key to life longevity

Turn/Bridge
Learn how many cups you need each day
Fruit and Veggies should be half your food plate
Try All of the Colors – Eat A Rainbow
I’m telling you, It’s so Healthy For You

Verse 3 – FRUIT QUANTITY Breakdown:  Let's start with the fruit quantities, young children need about a cup - Older children, Older men, Mid to Older women one and a half cups - Young women and males ages 14 to 50 need two cups
Verse 3 – VEGGIES QUANTITY Breakdown: Let's breakdown some veggie quantities - Children under 3 years old need a cup, older children up to eight a cup and a half - Females ages 9 and up need between two to two and half cups and males in that same age range need between two and half and three cups of vegetables
Verse 3 – EATING SCHEDULE Breakdown: Now, you can try some with your breakfast - Add some fruit to your cereal - For lunch add some colorful fruit in a healthy salad  - And for dinner pile on the veggies side dishes - And even with your snacks, instead of chips or a candy bar why not grab a big piece of fresh fruit.

Remember every day you need them - For Nutrients Every Day You NEED THEM

That's right, like fiber, magnesium, folate, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and phytochemicals – Super taste sensation