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WorksheetsFruits and Vegetables NC FOODS 1 Obj 3.01
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Why should we eat fruits?
Fruits are high in sugar and fat.
Fruits are high in fiber and low in calories
Fruits have very little nutritional value
Fruits are high in sugar and sodium
A pome
Has only one seed
is only grown in warm climates
has only one seed, which is called a stone or a pit
has a central, seed-containing core surrounded by a thick layer of flesh.
Which of the following fruits can be purchased under-ripe and will ripen at room temperature within a few days?
apples and oranges
strawberries and grapes
pears and bananas
pineapples and cherries
Grapes and currants are examples of ____.
melons
drupes
pomes
berries
Casaba, honeydew and cantaloupe are examples of ____.
drupes
melons
pomes
berries
What should you do with fruits to prevent enzymatic browning?
Dip in lemon juice
Wash with saltwater
Cut into small pieces
Store in a tightly covered container
What can be found in the pulp of raw fruits that in needed in the diet?
Carbohydrates
vitamins
fiber
water
What should be done first with all fresh fruit before preparing for eating?
chill in the refrigerator
nothing
Wash in salt water
Wash under clean under water and dry with a clean towel
Fruits with thick outer rind and a thin membrane that separates the flesh into segments.
tropical
citrus
berries
melons
Small, juicy fruits with thin skins.
berries
pomes
drupes
citrus
Large, juicy fruits produced by plants in the gourd family with thick rinds and many seeds.
melons
pomes
tropical
citrus
Fruits grown in warm climates and considered to be somewhat exotic.
Melons
Tropical
Berries
Pomes
Darkening that occurs when cut surfaces on raw fruits are exposed to air.
Enzymatic browning
Rotting
Over ripping
Under ripping
Strawberries, and grapes are examples of ___.
berries
melons
citrus
tropical
Grapefruit, oranges, lemons and limes are examples of ___.
citrus
melons
tropical
drupes
Vegetables are grouped according to the part of the plant from which they come. Artichokes, Broccoli and cauliflower are examples of ____.
fruits
flowers
stems
leaves
Tomatoes, Cucumbers and pumpkins are examples of ___.
Flowers
Stems
Fruits
Seeds
Peas, Corn and beans are _____
stems
fruits
stems
seeds
Brussel sprouts, cabbage and lettuce are examples of _.
Leaves
Stems
Stalks
Flowers
Celery and asparagus are ____.
roots
flowers
stems
leaves
Carrots, sweet potatoes, and turnips are examples of ____.
stems
flowers
roots
seeds
Veggies (especially the skin) are high in ______.
sugar
fats
fiber
calories
How should vegetables be cooked?
Until they are crisp-tender
Until they are soft and limp
Until they are crispy and dry
Until they change color
If cooking canned vegetables first
drain the water to lower the sodium levels
open the can and add seasons before cooking
cook inside the can
use the bent cans before others
Which cooking method retains more nutrients more than any other methods?
grilling
simmering
steaming
microwaving
Cutting into thin, matchstick- sized strips is called ____
julienne
cubes
slices
minced
Peas, beans, and lentils are seeds that are also called ____.
legumes
leaves
nuts
stems
Including a variety of vegetables in a diet is important because different vegetables provide different nutrients and phytonutrients.
true
false
Onions, potatoes, and bananas are stored ___.
in the freezor
in the refrigerator
in a cool dry, dark place
in a warm light place
When buying of fruits and vegetables look for cans that
are undented, non-bulging and rust-free
are past the sell by date because they are cheaper
are more expensive
have no expiration dates
Frozen packages of fruits and vegetables should
be frozen solid with large ice crystals
have loose content and no ice crystals
Non-Opened cans, boxes and jars should be stored
in the refrigerator
in the freezer
In a cool, dry dark place
On top of the refrigerator
Where should an opened call of grape jelly should be stored?
the refrigerator
the freezer
the pantry
It should be discarded if not completely used after opening
Leaf vegetables, stem vegetables, berries, citrus, and drupes are some examples of fresh fruits and vegetables that should be stored ______.
in the refrigerator
in the freezer
in the pantry
on the counter top
Thawed food may be refrozen in the packaging from the store.
true
false
