Nutrients/Types of Fruit and Veg
Veggies Produce Info
Ripeness and Storing
Cutting and Storing Produce
Cooking Fruits and Vegetables
100
What is beta carotene?
Beta carotene is a health-promoting substance found in foods from plants to make Vitamin A.
100
Which of the following are examples of "Root Vegetables"? a) Lettuce b) Celery c) Carrots d) A & C
C) Carrots, are examples of root vegetables. Roots store a plant's food supplies and send nutrients and moisture to the rest of the plant.
100
What are mature fruits?
mature fruits are fruits that have reached their full size and color
100
what could you eat that would give you more nutrients?
Eating edible skins rather then paring them away.
100
What is a change in vegetables after they are cooked that cannot be seen with a human eye?
The loss of vitamin C and other nutrients
200
What is something that tomatoes and cucumbers have in common?
They are both fruits. Strictly speaking, a fruit is any part of a plant that holds the seeds.
200
What is a tuber?
A tuber is a large underground stem that stores nutrients. Potatoes are tubers.
200
How could you ripen fruits faster?
place them in a brown paper bag at room temperature.
200
What is enzymatic browning?
when fruits turn dark after they have been cut
200
Besides the loss of nutrient loss, what else does cooking result in?
Cooking can also cause changes in texture, color, and flavor
300
Which of the following are not found in fruits and vegetables? a) Beta carotene b) Vitamin C c) Vitamin E d) none of the above
D) none of the above.
300
Name some guidelines for buying produce?
1)Inspect produce carefully 2) Avoid produce that looks wilted, shriveled, bruised, or decayed. 3) Buy by weight, when possible 4) Buy only what you can store and use.
300
how do you store potatoes and sweet potatoes properly?
store in a cool, dark, dry place. They will keep longest at room temperature of about 45-50F (7-10C)
300
how can you avoid enzymatic browning?
to avoid this is to coat the fruits with some form of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) as soon as they are cut
300
What type of cooking method doesn't cause vegetables to lose a lot of nutrients?
Microwaving cooks vegetables quickly using a small amount of water.
400
What are cruciferous vegetables?
Cruciferous vegetables are vegetables that are in the cabbage family (eg. bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc)
400
Which of the following are examples of fruits and vegetables that you can buy year round? a) Asparagus b) peaches c) plums d) A & B e) none of the above
E) none of the above. The fruits and vegetables that you could find year round are spinach, broccoli, bananas, apples, and grapes.
400
How do you know if juices are 100% juice?
If the label says "juice", the product is 100% juice. products that are not pure juice must be called by another name such as "fruit drink"
400
Give 2 examples of product that need to be peeled right after they are cut?
Potatoes and Oranges
400
What is poaching fruit?
Is the cooking of fruit in enough simmering liquid to cover it
500
What are some benefits of eating fruits and vegetables?
low in fat and sodium, and have no cholesterol, full of micro-nutrients, including antioxidants- substances that may lower the risk of some cancers and heart disease.
500
What are bulbs?
onions and garlic are examples of bulbs. A bulb is made up of layers of fleshy leaves surrounding the part of the stem
500
Why should you wash fruits and vegetables before you eat them?
Washing removes pesticide residues, dirt, and pathogens.
500
What can keep banana slices from turning dark?
Lemon juice keeps banana slices from going dark
500
What are some ways to cook fruit?
Poaching fruit, fruit sauces, baking fruit, microwaving fruit.
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