Carrots and Sweet Potatoes : Beta-Carotene Promoting Healthy Skin and Vision in the Classroom

Introduction Bright orange vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes are more than colorful lunchbox fillers — they are rich sources of beta-carotene, a plant provitamin A that the body converts into vitamin A. For school-age children and adolescents, adequate vitamin A availability supports vision (especially low-light vision), healthy skin and…

Spinach and Kale : Green Superfoods to Protect the Body During Climate Change

Introduction Spinach and kale are two of the world’s most widely recommended green leafy vegetables — dense in vitamins, minerals, and protective phytochemicals. As global temperatures rise and atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels change, food systems are facing new pressures that can reduce crop yields and the nutritional value of…