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Vegetables

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of these is NOT a way to classify vegetables?

a)

Size and shape

b)

color

c)

flavor

d)

part of the plans it comes from

2.

Which is NOT a change that takes place when vegetables are cooked:

a)

Cellulose (fiber) toughens

b)

starch absorbs water, makes chewing easier

c)

some nutrients may be lost

3.

A fruit is the ripened ______ of the plant.

a)

ovary

b)

flower

c)

stem

d)

root

4.

Green beans and other vegetables should be cooked until ___________, but not mushy.

a)

soft

b)

tender

c)

crisp tender

d)

coagulated

5.

In general, vegetables should be cooked for a _______ time in a _____ amount of water.

a)

short, small

b)

short, large

c)

long, small

d)

long, large

6.

Red pigment in vegetables is called____________.

a)

Flavone

b)

Anthocyanin

c)

Chlorophyll

d)

Carotene

7.

Orange pigment in vegetables is called _______________.

a)

carotene

b)

chlorophyll

c)

anthocyanin

d)

flavones

8.

Water-soluble nutrients may be lost when vegetables are __________.

a)

soaked

b)

rinsed

c)

refrigerated

9.

Adding ________ to red vegetables when cooking will keep them from turning purple.

a)

acid (vinegar or lemon juice)

b)

base (baking soda)

10.

Vegetables contain ______________, plant chemicals that act like antioxidants.

a)

vitamin C

b)

flavonoids

c)

phenols

d)

chlorophyll

11.

The USDA and National Institutes of Health suggest a minimum of ____ servings per day of fruits and vegetables combined.

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

10

12.

Vegetables that do not need to be refrigerated:

a)

broccoli

b)

potatoes

c)

tomatoes

d)

carrots

13.

The Danger Zone is _______ degrees F.

a)

40-140

b)

60-160

c)

20-220

d)

50-100

14.

1 cup = _____ Tablespoons

a)

8

b)

10

c)

12

d)

16

15.

How many cups are in one pint?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

6

16.

1 Tablespoon = _______ teaspoons

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

17.

1/2 Tablespoon = _________ teaspoons

a)

2

b)

1/2

c)

1 + 1/2

d)

3/4

18.

Double: 3/4 cup

a)

1 cup

b)

1 1/2 cups

c)

2 cups

d)

3 cups

19.

Half: 2/3 cup

a)

1 cup

b)

1/3 cup

c)

1/2 cup

d)

3/5 cup

20.

Which vegetable is NOT mild flavored?

a)

Broccoli

b)

Green Beans

c)

Carrots

d)

Corn

21.

In general, vegetables should be cooked in a _________ amount of water for a ________ time.

a)

large, long

b)

large, short

c)

Small, short

d)

Small, long

22.

To preserve the most nutrients, do all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Cook vegetables in their skins

b)

Use fresh or frozen vegetables

c)

Cover in water and cook for a long time

d)

Rinse before using rather than soaking

23.

Which vegetable is a root vegetable?

a)
b)
c)
24.

Which vegetable is a leafy vegetable?

a)
b)
c)
25.

Which vegetable has an edible "bulb"?

a)
b)
c)