Leafy Green Legends
Name one vegetable in the Dark-Green Vegetables Subgroup.
Spinach, Kale, Leaf Lettuce, Bok Choy, Collard Greens, Romaine
What does 'local food' mean?
Food grown close to where it is eaten
What term describes all the steps and people involved in getting food from farm to plate?
Food system
Spinach belongs to which vegetable subgroup?
Dark-Green Vegetables Subgroup
What is the first step in the food system where fruits and vegetables are grown and harvested?
Production
What color should fresh spinach leaves be?
Green and crisp
Name one benefit of eating locally grown food.
Supports local farmers
What is the second step in the food system after production?
Processing
Name one vegetable that is NOT in the Dark-Green Vegetables Subgroup.
Zucchini, cucumber, green beans, cabbage, iceberg lettuce
Which step involves washing, cutting, and packaging fruits and vegetables?
Processing
Which leafy green can be made into crispy chips?
Kale
Name one challenge of eating locally grown food.
Limited variety or seasonal availability
Which step includes advertising food to consumers?
Distribution
Why are dark-green vegetables important?
They provide key nutrients for health and energy
What step includes transporting and selling food?
Distribution
What subgroup do spinach and broccoli belong to?
Dark-Green Vegetables Subgroup
What is one way to find local food sources?
Visit a farmers market
What is the final step before composting?
Consumption
What is one difference between dark-green and light-green vegetables?
Dark-green vegetables have more nutrients
What step involves preparing and eating food?
Consumption
Name one way to include leafy greens in your meals.
Add to sandwiches or salads
What is one disadvantage of a long food supply chain?
Less fresh produce
Name one role in the food system besides farmer.
Food Inspector, Processor, Transporter, Distributor, Advertiser, Grocer, Consumer, Compost/Waste Manager
Name two dark-green leafy vegetables.
Kale, spinach, collard greens, romaine lettuce
What happens to uneaten food scraps in the last step?
Composting/Recycling