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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

Which category of fruit is characterized by a thick inedible rind, juicy flesh, and many seeds in the center?

• melons

• pomes

• drupes

• citrus fruits

Meredith is preparing 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

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

• fruits

• vegetables

• protein

• dairy

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

• canned beans

• citrus and fresh vegetables

• frozen foods

• milk and cheese

What are the health benefits of eating fresh fruits as compared to eating processed fruits?

• Fresh fruits are less nutritious than frozen fruits.

• Fresh fruits are lower in sugar and sodium than processed fruits.

• Fresh fruits brown as compared to canned fruits that keep their color

• Fresh fruits have inconsistent pricing throughout the year, while processed-fruit pricing remains more stable.

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.

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

• steaming

• frying

• boiling

• roasting

The smallest-size cut for foods such as fruits and vegetables is a:

• chop

• cube

• dice

• mince

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