Which nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?
Fiber
Which of the following is a good source of Potassium
Spinach / Bananas / Orange Juice/All of them
All of them
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may protect against certain types of cancer - T/F
True
Fiber found in fruit helps in ___________________
Maintaining proper Bowel function
Fruits are sources of which of the following?
1) Folate (2) Vitamin D (3) Calcium(4) Protein
Folate
Which of these is actually a fruit in plant biology?
(1)Onion (2)Pepper (3) Mushrooms (4) All of the above
Pepper
Which of these foods is a source of vitamin C?
(1) Pineapples (2)Strawberries (3) Oranges (4) All of the above
All of the above
What do fruits have that make them sweet?
Fructose
Folic Acid helps the body form _______
Red Blood Cells
Fibers from fruits helps ______ blood ______ levels
reduce , cholesterol
Certain Fibers _________Gut ____________
improves , immunity
______ of the fruits have cholesterol
None
Fruits are sources of many essential nutrients that are under consumed, including potassium,_____, ______ and folate (folic acid).
fiber, vitamin C
Most vegetables are naturally low in ____ and calories. None have _______.
fat, cholesterol.
Vegetables are important sources - potassium, ________ , folate (folic acid),_______ and vitamin C.
dietary fiber, vitamin A,
Additional intake of Folic Acid during pregnancy reduces the risk of ________________ in foetus
Neural Tube Defect
______ helps heal cuts and wounds and keeps teeth and gums healthy.
Vitamin C
sweet potatoes, potatoes, white beans, tomato, soybeans, spinach, lentils, and kidney beans are rich source of _________
Potassium
Vitamin C helps in ________ absorption
Iron
Eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits may reduce risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke - True / False
True
Most fruits are naturally low in _____ , sodium & _______.
fat, sodium, and calories.
Based on their nutrient content, vegetables are organized into 5 subgroups: ,____________ , starchy vegetables,_____________, beans and peas, and other vegetables.
dark-green vegetables , red and orange vegetables
About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
(1) One quarter (2) One half
(3) Three quarters (4) All of it
One half
What vitamin gives carrots and sweet potatoes their orange color?
(1) Vitamin D (2) Folate (3)Vitamin A (4) Vitamin O
Vitamin A ( Beta Carotene)
Which of these foods is actually a fruit in plant biology?
(1) Tomatoes (2) Sweet onions
(3)Peas (4) Brocoli
Tomatoes