Avocado Health Benefits and Storage

Avocado Health Benefits and Storage

Assessment

Interactive Video

Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

This video explores the unique qualities and health benefits of avocados, highlighting their nutritional value, including fiber, potassium, vitamins, and antioxidants. It explains the presence of carotenoids and offers tips on cutting avocados for maximum health benefits. The video also addresses the issue of browning in avocados, explaining the chemical process and providing methods to prevent it. Finally, it encourages viewers to explore related content and subscribe for more food chemistry insights.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes avocados unique compared to other fruits?

They are primarily used in desserts.

They have a creamy texture and distinct flavor.

They are high in sugar.

They grow in cold climates.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which vitamin is NOT mentioned as being abundant in avocados?

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin B12

Vitamin C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proper way to cut an avocado for maximum health benefits?

Mash it directly with the skin on.

Cut horizontally and scoop with a spoon.

Cut vertically, twist, and peel the skin.

Cut into small cubes and peel.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the dark green portion beneath the avocado skin important?

It is the easiest part to digest.

It contains the most sugar.

It is the least nutritious part.

It has the highest concentration of phytonutrients.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes avocados to brown quickly?

Presence of phenols and polyphenol oxidase.

Lack of water.

High sugar content.

Exposure to sunlight.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can lime juice help in preventing guacamole from browning?

By changing its color.

By making it more acidic.

By slowing down the enzyme that causes browning.

By adding sweetness.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a method to store leftover guacamole to prevent browning?

Freeze it immediately.

Leave it uncovered in the fridge.

Add sugar on top.

Cover it with a layer of water.

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