The week of November 7th through the 13th marks the observance of the importance of fruits and vegetables in our daily diets.
This five-a-day week goal is being proclaimed by Governor Charles W. Turnbull to promote greater use of fruits and vegeetables in the prevention of canceer and heart disease, two of the most urgent health challenges of our day.
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