Produce

You are making dinner for your family and have decided to make a baked chicken breast and fresh green salad. What is the first thing you should do before preparing the ingredients for your salad?

• Wash all ingredients with soap and water

• Wash all ingredients with water only before preparing

• Wash all ingredients Immediately after purchasing and refrigerate for future use

• There is no need to wash fruits and vegetables

You went grocery shopping and bought onions and potatoes. Where should you put these items when you get home?

• Put them in the refrigerator

• Put them in the pantry, separately

• Put the potatoes in the pantry and the onions in the refrigerator

• Put them in an airtight container on the counter

You went to the grocery store and bought spinach and strawberries so that you can make a salad for dinner tonight. Where should you store these items until you are ready for prepare dinner?

• Put them in the refrigerator

• Put them in the pantry, separately

• Put the spinach in the pantry and the strawberries in the refrigerator

• Put them in an airtight container on the counter

You cut up a cantaloupe and some celery for tomorrow’s afternoon snack. How should you store them after they are cut?

• On the counter, in a bowl

• In a brown paper bag

• Uncovered in the refrigerator

• In an airtight container in the refrigerator

You made guacamole yesterday and stored what you didn’t eat in the fridge. You noticed that today it is slightly brown in color. What has occurred?

• Your avocados have spoiled

• Enzymatic browning

• Homogenization

• Caramelization

What can you do to keep apples and bananas from turning brown after you cut them to prevent enzymatic browning?

• Sprinkle with cornstarch

• Sprinkle with flour

• Sprinkle with lemon juice

• Sprinkle with sugar

You are eating apple slices and after a while notice the slices are browning? What should you do?

• Eat the slices anyway

• Throw them away

• Wash the apples to remove the enzymatic browning

• Return it to the store and ask for your money back

You are at the store and are trying to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for dinner tonight. In general, what should you look for in ripe produce?

Look for produce that is:

• Bright in color, slightly firm texture, and free of bruises

• Dark or dull in color, soft in texture, and has some bruising

• Bright in color, hard in texture, and free of bruises

• Brown or yellow in color, slightly firm in texture, and has some bruises

Why are fruits and vegetables a good nutritional snack?

• Because they are high in calories, fat and cholesterol

• Because they are high in fat, sodium and water

• Because they are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber

• Because they are high in sodium, sugar and preservatives

Which preparation of produce has additives to increase its shelf life and is the LEAST nutrient dense way to consume a fruit or vegetable?

• Canned/Jarred with sugars

• Dried

• Fresh

• Frozen