Choose My Plate: Fruits

Which of these nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Fiber

• Sugar

Potassium is a nutrient that many Americans don’t get enough of. Which of the following is a good fruit source of this mineral known to help regulate blood pressure?

• Orange Juice

• Dried Apricots

• Bananas

• All of the above

Which fruit is this?

• Cantaloupe

• Papaya

• Mango

• Moon Fruit

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer.

• True

• False

Which forms of fruit count as servings of the Fruit Group?

• 100% orange juice

• Dried apples

• Canned peaches

• Fresh strawberries

• All of the above

Fiber found in fruit is associated with which of the following health outcomes?

• Maintaining proper bowel function

• Making new blood cells

• Building muscle

• Strengthening bones

Fruits are good sources of which of the following?

• Protein

• Calcium

• Folate

• Vitamin D

Which of these foods is actually a fruit in plant biology?

• Onion

• Mushroom

• Bell Pepper

• All of the above

Which of these foods is a source of vitamin C?

• Pineapple

• Oranges

• Strawberries

• All of the above

What do fruits have that make them sweet?

• Vitamin C

• Fructose

• Fiber

• Protein

• Pleasing personalities