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Nutrition Services

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School Meals Program

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Nebraska Department of Education
Nutrition Services
301 Centennial Mall South
PO Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509-9487

(800) 731-2233 (Nebraska Only)
or (402) 471-2488
EMAIL

Child & Adult Care Food Program

Core facts about apples

Apples are a very good fruit for building healthy bodies. A medium sized apple:

Contains almost no fat - helps reduce the risk of cancer.
Has almost no sodium - helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
Supplies Vitamin A - necessary for good vision, bone and tooth development.
Contains protein and fibers - helps reduce cholesterol and may help prevent colon cancer.
Contains natural sugars called fructose.
Has only 81 calories.
Contains no cholesterol or artificial colors.
Is high in complex carbohydrates - may lower the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
Supplies potassium - may help control high blood pressure.
Contains the trace mineral boron - helps the body use calcium and keeps brain function alert.

Source: The International Apple Institute

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