WorksheetsFruits, Vegetable and Grains
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is the proper way to clean fruits and vegetables?
wash produce in hot water
wash produce in cold water
wash produce in soap and water
eat unclean produce
Which of the following is a good indicator of a fresh fruit?
Be free of punctures, bruises and decay.
Be soft when touched.
Have a colourful appearance.
Have slight damages caused by insects.
How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you need per day?
2
3
4
5
When selecting vegetables you should choose those that are mostly:
Fresh
Firm
With good color
All of the above
Fruits and vegetables are high in:
Nutrients
Fiber
Water
All of the above
These type of vegetables provides the most vitamin K
starchy
legumes
red and oranges
dark-green
This type of vegetable provides the most dietary fiber
dark-green
orange and red
starchy
legumes
This form of food offers more nutrients for the amount or size of the food.
whole fruits
fruit juice
nutrient dense
water
Before eating or cooking fresh vegetables, what should you do?
Put them in the oven
Rinse them with water
Are frozen vegetables just as healthy as fresh vegetables?
No
Yes
Eat a rainbow everyday, refers to.....
Eating fruits and vegetables that are not the color of the rainbow.
Eating only one color of the rainbow of fruits and vegetables.
Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables of multiple colors.
Eating more fruits and vegetables helps us to stay healthy?
True
False
One-half (1/2) cup of dried fruit is equivalent to how many cups of fruits?
1
2
3
4
Is there more dietary fiber in fruit juice or a whole fruit?
fruit juice
whole fruit
How many cups (servings) of fruit is recommended daily?
1
2
3
4
What types of fruit have reached their full potential size and weight?
Mature fruit
Ripened Fruit
Immature Fruit
Developed Fruit
When selecting vegetables you should choose those that are mostly:
Fresh
Firm
With good color
All of the above
The gas given off when fruit ripens:
Hydrogen
Ethylene
Nitrogen
Carbon monoxide
This type of vegetable is an excellent source of protien.
reds and oranges
legumes
starchy
dark-green
Fruits and vegetables are high in:
Nutrients
Fiber
Water
All of the above
At least half of the recommended amount of fruits should come from this?
nutrient dense
whole fruits
fruit juice
dietary fiber
Green peas, corn and potatoes are examples of this type of vegetable.
dark-green
starchy
legumes
red and orange
The part of the kernel that is made of proteins and starches that supply the plant with food.
Bran
Endosperm
Germ
The two parts of the kernel that are removed during processing.
bran
germ
endosperm
endosperm and germ
Stirring the rice scrapes the starch and makes it
fluffy
separate
enriched
sticky
Pasta should be rinsed after cooking.
true
false
Drain pasta in a _______.
Colandar
strainer
pan
broiler
How can you keep enzymatic browning from occurring?
store the fruit in a plastic bag
store the fruit in the refrigerator
dip the fruit in the juices of any citrus fruit
put the fruit in a paper bag with an apple
When should you rinse cooked pasta?
never rinse cooked pasta
before you cook with it
when making a hot dish
when making a cold dish
Why is sauteing healthier than frying?
because it uses lower heat
because it is only used for vegetables
because it is used for smaller pieces
because it uses less fat
How many quarts of water should you use for every 4 oz. of dry pasta?
1/2 quart
1 quart
1 1/2 quart
2 quarts
Which of the following contains the most fiber?
potato bread
white bread
multi-grain bread
whole grain bread
True or false: There should be water left in the saucepan when rice is done cooking.
true
false
True or false: There are two categories of grains; refined and whole grains
True
False
True or False: Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables may help you lower your risk of some cancers.
True
False
True or False: The best way to tell if pasta is done cooking is to cut a piece in half.
True
False
True or False: You should store bread in the refrigerator in humid weather to keep mold from growing.
True
False
