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WorksheetsVegetables
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which one of these is NOT a way to classify vegetables?
Size and shape
color
flavor
part of the plans it comes from
Which is NOT a change that takes place when vegetables are cooked:
Cellulose (fiber) toughens
starch absorbs water, makes chewing easier
some nutrients may be lost
A fruit is the ripened ______ of the plant.
ovary
flower
stem
root
Green beans and other vegetables should be cooked until ___________, but not mushy.
soft
tender
crisp tender
coagulated
In general, vegetables should be cooked for a _______ time in a _____ amount of water.
short, small
short, large
long, small
long, large
Red pigment in vegetables is called____________.
Flavone
Anthocyanin
Chlorophyll
Carotene
Orange pigment in vegetables is called _______________.
carotene
chlorophyll
anthocyanin
flavones
Water-soluble nutrients may be lost when vegetables are __________.
soaked
rinsed
refrigerated
Adding ________ to red vegetables when cooking will keep them from turning purple.
acid (vinegar or lemon juice)
base (baking soda)
Vegetables contain ______________, plant chemicals that act like antioxidants.
vitamin C
flavonoids
phenols
chlorophyll
The USDA and National Institutes of Health suggest a minimum of ____ servings per day of fruits and vegetables combined.
3
4
5
10
Vegetables that do not need to be refrigerated:
broccoli
potatoes
tomatoes
carrots
The Danger Zone is _______ degrees F.
40-140
60-160
20-220
50-100
1 cup = _____ Tablespoons
8
10
12
16
How many cups are in one pint?
1
2
4
6
1 Tablespoon = _______ teaspoons
1
2
3
4
1/2 Tablespoon = _________ teaspoons
2
1/2
1 + 1/2
3/4
Double: 3/4 cup
1 cup
1 1/2 cups
2 cups
3 cups
Half: 2/3 cup
1 cup
1/3 cup
1/2 cup
3/5 cup
Which vegetable is NOT mild flavored?
Broccoli
Green Beans
Carrots
Corn
In general, vegetables should be cooked in a _________ amount of water for a ________ time.
large, long
large, short
Small, short
Small, long
To preserve the most nutrients, do all of the following EXCEPT:
Cook vegetables in their skins
Use fresh or frozen vegetables
Cover in water and cook for a long time
Rinse before using rather than soaking
Which vegetable is a root vegetable?
Which vegetable is a leafy vegetable?
Which vegetable has an edible "bulb"?
