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WorksheetsFruits & Vegetables - Cu Arts
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 18mins
Fruits like apples with a core, with seeds and grows on trees.
Pome
drupe
citrus
tropical
Vegetables that are parts of the plant which grows in the ground.
leaf
stem
root
seed
We use the zest of the skin of this fruit group, its juicy and high in vitamin C.
tropical
citrus
vine
melon
Vegetables like asparagus and celery are ___________part of the plant. .
seed
stem
tropical
drupe
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.
How many servings of fruits and vegetables are we supposed to eat each day for optimum health?
2 to 4
6 to 12
4 to 8
5 to 11
Which food item is not representative of the blue/purple category?
figs
eggplant
kiwi
blueberries
Which food item is representative of the green category?
banana
avocado
strawberries
pears
Which food item is not representative of the white category?
onions
cauliflower
broccoli
potatoes
Which food item is NOT representative of the yellow/orange group?
red bell peppers
orange
cauliflower
cherries
What benefits are there in eating a balanced diet?
preventing nutritionally related diseases
Good mood and energy
Improved brain health
All of the above.
COMPLETE:
Eating a rainbow = _____
eating only fruit.
eating only vegetables.
eating fruit and vegetables of different colours.
ANSWER:
Orange and yellow fruit and vegetables contain vitamin A.
FALSE
TRUE
Plants produce phytochemicals for protection from insects, viruses, fungi, and the sun.
True
False
Which of the following are NOT examples of phytochemicals?
[A] carotenoids
[B] flavonoids
[C] indoles
[D] folate
What is the most accurate statement concerning phytochemicals?
[A] Phytochemicals are found in many meats and fish
[B] People can get all the phytochemicals they need in the right combinations by eating a variety of plant foods daily
[C] Phytochemicals are essential nutrients that help maintain health.
[D] Phytochemicals are more effective in promoting wellness when they are consumed individually.
Choose the best food source for Allicin
watermelon & tomatoes
carrots and kale
onions and garlic
soy
Choose the best food source for Beta Carotene
tomatoes and watermelon
soy
vegetable oils
carrots and pumpkin
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage contain phytochemicals called indoles.
true
false
Good source of lycopene:
Tomatoes
Watermelon
pink grapefruit
broccoli
Beta Carotene color
Yellow/Oranges
Reds/Blues
Purple
Whites
True or False: The skin/peel of the fruit/vegetable contains the most fiber
True
False
Bananas are very high in_______ and help prevent muscle cramping.
Calcium
Zinc
Folate
Potassium
Plant foods always contain ____ and are high in ___ and ___. (and many others)
Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals
Fiber, salts, Protein
Fiber, added sugar & saturated fat
Dark leafy greens contain __________, which help neutralize free radicals and prevent cancer & heart disease
saturated fat
Anti-oxidants
Potassium
vitamin D
What does Vitamin A do for the body?
Heals cuts and wounds
Protects Eyes & Skin
Reduces constipation
Builds strong bones and teeth
You do not need to wash melons since you don't eat the skin
True
False
The darker the vegetables, the more vitamins it contains
True
False
