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What do you call a plant that is vital to human beings providing essential nutrients and minerals and reducing risk from dangerous diseases and other medical conditions?

• Cereals

• Fruits

• Starch

• Vegetables

This market form of vegetables makes cooking easier and more convenient.

• Canned

• Dried

• Fresh

• Frozen

The market form of vegetables wherein no or little processing was done from the time they were harvested.

• Canned

• Dried

• Fresh

• Frozen

A market form of vegetables where the items are commercially packaged in plastic bags or cardboard boxes.

• Canned

• Dried

• Fresh

• Frozen

Vegetables in this form are processed by removing the water content to inhibit the growth of bacteria, molds, and yeast.

• Canned

• Dried

• Fresh

• Frozen

Which of the following method of cooking vegetables is done by draining and cooling quickly under cool water?

• Boiling

• Braising

• Deep frying

• Sautéing

What method of cooking vegetables is the best way in retaining color, floavor and vital nutrients.

• Blanching

• Boiling

• Steaming

• Roasting

This method of cooking vegetable works intensifying flavors and causing natural sugars to caramelize creating crisp outer coating and a tender center.

• Baking

• Blazing

• Steaming

• Roasting

Why is there a need to place vegetables in cold water after boiling?

• To prevent discoloration.

• To prevent nutrient loss.

• To prevent overcooking.

• To prevent spoilage.

Why is there a need to precooked vegetables by simmering or steaming before deep frying?

• To facilitate drying.

• To prevent nutrient loss.

• To prevent water loss.

• To reduce cooking time.