About 5 A Day PBHF Mission and History Did You Know? Ask Our Staff FAQs Take The Challenge                                                    Year 2000 Dietary Guidelines:                  The Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables: The Case for Fruits and Vegetables First            A Scientific Overview for Health Professionals The Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables: A Scientific Overview for Health Professionals updates the Year 2000 Dietary Guidelines: The Case for Fruits and Vegetables First.  Both are comprehensive overviews of hundreds of scientific studies indicating that high fruit and vegetable consumption aids in the prevention of major cancers, heart disease, atherosclerosis, stroke, birth defects, cataract formation, hypertension, asthma, diverticulosis, obesity, and diabetes.  This publication is ideal for the health professionals. Find out about American's eating behavior. View our Year 2000 Dietary Guidelines Press Release. To order copies from the 5 A Day Catalog, click here, or call 1-888-391-2100. Click here view a meal comparison between a fruit and vegetable-rich meal versus a fruit and vegetable-poor meal. Microwaving fruits and vegetables is fast and fun. Heat up some frozen vegetables or potatoes as a quick way to your 5 A Day.