Understanding Vegetables and Nutrition

Vegetables are categorized in which two ways?

• Shape and Size

• Classification and Color Groups

• Taste and Texture

• Growing Season

Which of the following is an example of a root vegetable?

• Tomato

• Carrot

• Lettuce

• Peas

What is a tuber vegetable?

• A vegetable that grows above ground

• A vegetable that comes from a flower

• A vegetable that grows underground and stores nutrients

• A vegetable that is classified by its color

Which of the following vegetables is classified as a "fruit" vegetable?

• Broccoli

• Potato

• Tomato

• Lettuce

Which vitamin is found in dark green leafy vegetables and is important during pregnancy?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Folic Acid

• Vitamin D

Which of the following is NOT a method of cooking vegetables?

• Boiling

• Stir-frying

• Deep-frying

• Freezing

How much cooked beans, peas, or lentils counts as a vegetable serving?

• 1 cup

What is one tip for getting more vegetables in your diet?

• Eat only raw vegetables

• Choose 100% vegetable juice

• Avoid salads

• Eat more sweets

When buying fresh vegetables, what should you look for?

• Vegetables with bruises

• Firm, colorful vegetables of the same size

• The cheapest option available

• Vegetables with a strong odor

Which of the following is a good way to cook vegetables while keeping their nutrients?

• Cooking them in a large amount of water

• Steaming them until they are “tender-crisp”

• Deep-frying them

• Peeling them before cooking