Fruits & Vegetables

Fruits

100

What are fruits?

Fruits are a unique group of foods because there is such a wide variety of types, flavors, colors and textures. Fruits are the part of the plant that carries the seeds for future generations of plants

200

Why are fruits eaten?

Fruits are eaten mainly for their refreshing flavor, sweetness and vitamin content.

300

Which category of fruits do the following fruit belong to?

Fleshy or Hard Fruit- These can be seedless or have seeds distributed throughout the fruit. Some examples are apple, pears, pineapples, guavas, bananas.

400

What are stone fruits and give one example of a stone fruit. 

These include fruits that have a single seed surrounded by flesh. For example; plums, apricots, cherries, peaches, avocado, mango

500

List the 5 categories that fruits may fall into.

berries 

citrus fruit 

stone fruit 

melons 

fleshy or hard fruit 

Vegetables

100

How are vegetables usually served in a meal?

Vegetables are usually served as an accompaniment to a main meal but with imagination and good cooking, they can be seen as being the star of the meal

200

Some foods that are called vegetables are actually fruits. List one vegetable that is a fruit. 

tomatoes 

300

Finish the following sentence:

Vegetables can be classified according to the_______________

Vegetables can be classified according to the part of the plant from which they come.

400

List three reasons why vegetables are important to the diet.

Provide essential vitamins 

Add roughage to the diet 

Add flavor, texture and color to meals 

500

List at least 5 categories that vegetables can fall into. 

Seeds 

roots 

tubers

leaves

flowers

stems 

bulbs

Nutritive Value

100

Fill in the blank

Fruits are eaten mainly for their flavor, texture and the variety they give to the diet. Their high ______ content makes them refreshing especially when eaten raw

Water

200

What are the two nutrients that fruits are low in?

fat and protein

300

Fruits provide many nutrients to the body. What types of fruits provide the body with Vitamin A?

this can be found in deep yellow or orange fruits such as peaches, mangoes and apricots. 

400

What nutrients are found in root vegetables?

mainly starch, some sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C

500

What are the nutrients provided by green vegetables and list one example of a green vegetable. 

good source of vitamin C, vitamin B, calcium, iron

spinach, kale, broccoli 

Storage

100

how should you store fresh fruit?

Fresh fruit should be stored in a cool, ventilated place and used as soon as possible

200

Why is it important to store soft fruits in the refridgerator?

Soft fruits are best kept in the refrigerator as they deteriorate quickly in warm weather

300

How should root vegetables be stored after purchase?

Root vegetables are kept best if they are placed in a vegetable rack so air can circulate around them.

400

how should green and podded vegetable be stored?

Green and podded vegetables are keep best in a cool/ dark place .

500

How should lettuce or leafy green vegetables be stored after purchase?

lettuce can be washed and either placed in the crisper in the refrigerator.

Shopping & Cooking

100

Why are vegetables cooked?

Vegetables are cooked to soften them and make them more digestible.

200

when shopping for fruits, why it is it important to choose ripe fruits and not unripe fruits 

choose fruits that are just ripe as under ripe fruits are difficult to digest and over ripe fruits upset digestion

300

What happens to vegetables when they are cooked?

the mineral salts present in the vegetables are lost in the cooking water and the vitamins are usually destroyed.

400

When cooking vegetables, what can you do to prevent the loss of nutrients?

To prevent the loss of minerals, either cook the vegetables as a part of the dish so the minerals are served along with the meal or use the cooking liquid from vegetables as gravy or soup. 

500

List four guidelines to follow when shopping for vegetables. 

Always buy vegetables from a good source. 

Root vegetables should not look withered or spongy in appearance. Their skin should be  bright and firm

Pod vegetables should look and feel full. They should be firm and dry to the touch.

Green vegetables should be of good color, crisp and medium sized. 

When buying potatoes, ensure that they are free of soil.