High Five Facts - Vegetables

The video provides five interesting facts about vegetables. It debunks the myth that carrots improve night vision but highlights their health benefits. It explains the classification of cucumbers as fruits and discusses other fruits often mistaken for vegetables. The video describes various plant parts we consume as vegetables, such as leaves, flowers, and roots. It also covers different cooking methods for vegetables and emphasizes their health benefits. Finally, it shares the story of the first vegetable grown in space, a potato, and its culinary versatility.

Which part of the carrot plant is typically consumed?

• The stem

• The root

• The flower

• The leaves

Why is a cucumber considered a fruit?

• It is used in salads

• It is green

• It grows from a plant and contains seeds

• It is sweet

Which of the following is a flower that we eat as a vegetable?

• Spinach

• Asparagus

• Broccoli

• Carrot

What is a common method of cooking vegetables?

• Drying

• Fermenting

• Boiling

• Freezing

What was the first vegetable grown in space by NASA?

• Potato

• Carrot

• Tomato

• Lettuce