fruits and veggies
Nutrients found in fruits and Veggies
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium, Fiber
True or false fruits can act as provitamins.
True
If you do not have enough fruits and vegetables, what vitamin c deficiency could occur?
scurvy
fals
How much of your plate should fruits and vegetables cover?
Half of your plate
True or False: eating fruits and vegetables can help lower risk for cardiovascular disease.
True
If you do not get enough potassium you are at a higher risk for what disease
heart disease and stroke
True or false: You want a lot of colors in your fruits when selecting what to eat.
True
Which types of fruits are high in vitamin C
most citrus fruits
Eating fruits high in vitamin C can also lower risk for what...
Cancer
True or False: a diet low in fresh fruits and vegetables may effect fertility in males
True
Fruits and vegetables are a good source of what type of nutrient?
Macronutrient
Fruits and vegetables that contain a high amount of potassium.
spinach, broccoli, peas, legumes, tomatos, potatoes, bananas, apples, and apricots.
Unlike processed snacks, fruits have zero of this substance that clogs arteries.
Cholesterol
Found in cantaloupe and apricots, a severe lack of this nutrient can result in night blindness or a weakened immune system.
Night blindness
At what point do fruits and vegetables their peak in vitamins?
Immediately post-harvest