Fruit, Vegetables & Salads Quiz

What are the classifications of vegetables mentioned in the text?

• Root, Green, Fruit, Pulse/Legume

• Leafy, Tubers, Bulbs, Seeds

• Root, Leafy, Tubers, Seeds

• Green, Bulbs, Tubers, Seeds

What are the culinary uses of vegetables?

• Vegetarian meals

• Desserts

• Beverages

• Snacks

What should be done to salad leaves before serving?

• Handle very gently and dry using a salad spinner or tea towels

• Chop finely and mix with dressing

• Boil for 5 minutes

• Freeze for freshness

List the types of citrus fruits

• Lemons, Oranges, Grapefruit, Limes

• Apples, Pears, Bananas, Grapes

• Plums, Peaches, Cherries, Avocadoes

• Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries

What is the recommended method for storing fresh peas, beans, and lettuce?

• In a sealed container in the fridge

• In a paper bag on the counter

• In a plastic bag in the freezer

• In a bowl of water in the fridge

What happens to vitamin C during the cooking of fruits and vegetables?

• It is destroyed

• It is enhanced

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes more potent

What is one method to retain maximum nutrition when cooking vegetables?

• Cook quickly in the smallest possible amount of water

• Add bread soda to the water

• Cook for a long time over low heat

• Use a microwave

What can supermarkets do to help people limit their vegetables, salad, and fruit waste?

Which of the following is a method to prevent discoloration in cut fruits?

• Soak in salt water

• Dip in lemon juice

• Leave exposed to air

• Store in a dark place

What is the best way to store root vegetables like carrots and potatoes?

• In a cool, dark place

• In a sealed plastic bag in the fridge

• In a bowl of water on the counter

• In direct sunlight