3.01 Understand procedures, nutrition, and cooking methods in fruits and vegetables

Tomatoes, squ would fall into squash, and peppers would fall into which MyPlate food group?

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Protein

• Dairy

Meredith is preparing a stir-fried vegetables and needs an item of cutting equipment to chop and dice vegetables. Which item does she need?

• Bread knife

• chef's knife

• Kitchen shears

• Pastry blender

Which is categorized as a stem vegetable?

• Potato

• Caulifower

• Tomato

• Asparagus

David found fresh peaches on sale at the farmer's market. He purchased more than he will use in one week. What should David do?

• Freeze as is

• Package and freeze

• Refrigerate until he uses them all

• Throw the extra away

Which category of food is selected by color, smell, and touch?

• Canned beans

• Citrus and fresh vegetables

• Frozen foods

• Milk and cheese

Vegetables such as potatoes, onions, and garlic should be stored:

• In the refrigerator

• In the freezer

• In a cool, dry, and dark place

• On the counter

How can calories be reduced when preparing fruits and vegetables?

• By choosing cooking methods like baking and steaming

• By frying with heavy batters

• By mixing with sugar and gelatins

• By serving with cream dips and sauces

Alex plans to serve broccoli as a side dish. Which cooking method will preserve the most nutrients?

• Steaming

• Frying

• Boiling

• Roasting

Storing unripe bananas on the counter:

• causes foodborne illness

• causes them to quickly spoil.

• helps them ripen and improves their flavor.

• prevents ripening and lengthens their shelf life

Which is an example of mincing foods?

• Cutting onions into very small, irregular pieces

• Making shallow slices into the surface of bread dough

• Removing the outer skin of potatoes

• Rubbing cabbage against a shredder