The Impact of a School Garden and Cooking Program on Boys and Girls Fruit and Vegetable Preferences, Taste Ratings, and Intake Lily Dickson October 30, 2012 Eating fruits and vegetables is beneficial against: Obesity Cardiovascular disease Cancers Childrens intake is not meeting the recommended serving amount In Australia- Half of children consume at least one serving 1: 5 children consume at least two servings Internationally,