Fun Facts
Use fun facts to build student interest and help them choose healthy, Washington-grown foods!
Great info on plums can be found on the Washington State Fruit Commission website!
Plums are excellent source of Vitamin C that helps the body heal cuts and wounds.
Vitamin C helps the body to absorb more iron from foods. Throw in some sliced plums in your spinach salad or cook meat/chicken with plums to get the most iron out of them!
Other notable nutrients include Vitamin A and K, dietary fiber and potassium.
Documents
One-pager made to share with teachers, students, families, etc. [MS Publisher]
Plum Lesson Plan from Food $ense (Utah)