Classifications
Tubers are ...?
Potatoes
You should choose frozen vegetables that are clean and solidly frozen
True
The second spot on the food pyramid is
Vegetables
Carrots and pumpkins get their color from this and is a good source of Vitamin A
Carotene
What is the serving size for fruit?
2 cups
Cabbage, spinach, and lettuce are....
Leaves
Frozen vegetables retain the appearance and flavor of fresh vegetables
True
The third spot on the food pyramid is?
Fruit
What group on the food pyramid recommends limited amounts and is yellow
Oils
What is the serving size for vegetables
2 1/2 cups
Red beets, sweet potatoes, and carrots are ...
Roots
Vegetables are classified according to the part of the plant they came from.
True
The fifth spot on the food pyramid is
Milk
B Vitamins and Vitamin C are what
Water-soluble
What is the serving size for meat and beans
5 1/2 ounces
Corn and peas are
Seeds
Vegetables in season are high in quality and high in price
False
The last spot on the food pyramid is
Meat and Beans
Vegetable skin and pulp furnish what to help digestion
Fiber
What is the serving size for dairy
3 cups
Tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers are...
Fruits
Broccoli, green peppers, and raw cabbage are excellent sources of protein
False
The first spot on the food pyramid is
Grains
Red vegetables will turn purple if there is what in the cooking water
Alkali
What is the serving size for grains
6 ounces