Fruits & Veggies

Dark leafy greens contain __________, which help neutralize free radicals and prevent cancer & heart disease

• Phytochemicals
• Anti-oxidants
• Potassium
• Calcium

Which of the following is not a factor when selecting produce?

• The size
• The color
• The shape
• Produce Defects

What indicates that a vegetable is packed with vitamins & minerals?

• Pale Color
• Soggy outside
• Vibrant Color
• Crispy texture

True or False: Cooking a fruit or vegetable will heighten the nutritional content

• True
• False

Which of the following cooking methods would help retain your fruit/veggie nutritional content?

• Boiling
• Stewing
• Microwaving
• Simmering

Microwaves heat up water molecules in food and cook the food from the....

• Inside Out
• Outside In

Beta carotene is found in which color fruit/vegetable? 

• Red
• Purple/Blue
• White
• Yellow/Orange

True or False: The skin/peel of the fruit/vegetable contains the most fiber

• True

• False

Phytochemicals have been found to prevent....

• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Hair Loss
• Cancer

What does it mean to DICE something?

• Cut into cubes
• Cut into thin strips
• Cut into as small of pieces as possible
• Shred into pieces