Let’s Talk About Vegetables

Let’s Talk About Vegetables

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Social Studies, Health Sciences, Biology

4th Grade - University

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Detective Berry Blue, the Nutrition Magician, discusses the nutritional value of fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables. Fresh vegetables are only more nutritious if consumed within a day or two of being picked. Canned and frozen vegetables retain more nutrients over time. Lycopene, found in tomatoes, is more abundant in canned tomatoes. The video also compares raw and cooked vegetables, emphasizing that cooking doesn't significantly reduce nutritional value if done properly. Vegetables are vital in a balanced diet, but other food groups are necessary for complete nutrition. Tips on choosing low-sodium canned vegetables are provided.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one challenge Detective Berry Blue mentions about finding fresh vegetables in winter?

They are not tasty.

They lose nutritional value quickly.

They are not available in grocery stores.

They are too expensive.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Detective Berry Blue, when are fresh vegetables more nutritious than canned or frozen ones?

When they are eaten within a day or two of being picked.

When they are cooked immediately.

When they are stored in a freezer.

When they are canned with low sodium.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nutrient found in tomatoes is believed to protect against heart diseases and some cancers?

Vitamin C

Lycopene

Iron

Calcium

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one thing missing from cooked vegetables compared to raw ones?

Flavor

Crunch

Color

Nutrients

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't humans rely solely on vegetables for a balanced diet?

Vegetables do not provide all necessary nutrients.

Vegetables have too many calories.

Vegetables are not available year-round.

Vegetables are too expensive.