Fruit Is Good For You
Fruits have many health______.
Benefits
Broccoli, cauliflower, & artichokes.
Flowers
Has a core with seeds and grows on trees.
Pome
How many cups does a person who eats 2000 calories a day need?
2 1/2 cups
When you buy apples, berries, cherries, and grapes they should be ______.
Ripe
Fruits have natural sugars that give you _____.
Energy
Beans, peas, & corn
Seeds
Small fruits that grow on vines, trees, or bushes.
Berries
Vegetables come in a rainbow colors thanks to _____.
Pigments
Fruits should be free from _____& _____.
Dents & Bruises
You find this nutrient on the skin of fruit.
Fiber
Brussel sprouts, cabbage, & lettuce
Leaves
Grows on vines.
Melons
What allows you to buy many varieties of fresh vegetables all year?
Produce is locally grown.
Let slightly ____ ripe fruits stand at room temperature.
Under
Most fruits do not have these two things:
Fat & Cholesterol
Chives, onions, & garlic
Bulbs
Grows in warm climates.
Tropical Fruit
What is one way to add more vegetables to your meal?
1. Eat a variety of different-colored vegetables.
2. Add vegetables that are new to you.
3. Add more vegetables to sandwiches, burritos, or scrambled eggs.
Keep fruit separate from raw____, _____, or _____.
Meat, poultry, or fish
Fruits have many ____ & _____.
Beets, carrots, & radishes
Roots
Has a large pit and grows on trees.
Drupe
How can you add flavor to vegetables without adding fat and salt?
1. Add herbs or lemon.
2. Toss with small amounts of butter or margarine.
Where should you store cut or peeled fruit?
Airtight container