Classification
What plant part is a carrot?
root
Are vegetables high or low in calories?
Low
What are legumes?
Seeds that grow in pods
What is the best way to keep most vegetables fresh?
Refrigeration
Supports the plant and help transport nutrients
Stem
Name one nutrient found in vegetables.
Fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals
Name one example of a legume.
Beans, peas, lentils
Should vegetables be cooked for a long or short time to keep nutrients?
Short time
What is the function of seeds in a plant?
Reproduction
What nutrient helps with digestion?
Fiber
What nutrient are legumes especially high in?
Protein
Name one cooking method for vegetables.
Steaming, boiling, roasting, baking
Name TWO different plant parts vegetables can come from.
Any 2: roots, bulbs, stems, leaves, seeds, flowers
Are vegetables high or low in fat and cholesterol?
Low in fat and cholesterol-free
Name TWO foods made from soybeans.
Tofu, soy milk, soy sauce, tempeh, miso
Name ONE way to properly store vegetables.
Refrigeration, dry storage (potatoes/onions), controlled atmosphere