Kiwifruit is mostly carbohydrates. Fiber is an important carbohydrate that is in fruits, vegetables, whole grain and beans. Show students that the fuzzy fiber-packed skin can be eaten by taking a bite out of a whole kiwifruit. Fiber helps reduce the risk of cancer later in life and keeps the digestive tract and circulatory system healthy. Fructose, another carbohydrate, is the natural sugar found in fruits.
Fructose provides quick energy for powerful play.
It also makes the fruit a sweet treat to eat. Fat is stored energy. We need some fat, but too much fat in the diet is unhealthy and is related to heart disease, obesity, and some types of cancer. Most Americans have too much fat in their diets. Kiwifruit has no fat.