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Worksheet time: 49mins
Which of the following should NOT be used as packing liquid for canned fruit:
Light syrup
Fruit juice
Water
Heavy Syrup
Fruit that has been frozen whole or in slices or chunks is called:
Frozen fruit
Individually Quick Frozen
Individual Quick Frozen
Yummy
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
Which of the following vegetables does NOT need to be stored in the refrigerator:
Carrots
Spinach
Celery
Potatoes
Avocados contain:
Fat
Protein
Vitamins
All of the above
Which of the following vegetables is part of the roots category:
Celery
Radish
Lima Beans
Cucumbers
Which of the following vegetables is part of the fruits category:
Potatoes
Radish
Tomatoes
Celery
Which of the following vegetables is part of the stems category:
Tomatoes
Celery
Potatoes
Lima Beans
Which of the following vegetables is part of the seeds category:
Squash
Cucumbers
Corn
Turnips
Which of the following vegetables is part of the tubers category:
Turnips
Corn
Potatoes
Squash
Which of the following fruits is part of the citrus family:
Pineapple
Watermelon
Strawberry
Orange
Which of the following fruits is part of the tropical (exotic) category:
Pineapple
Apple
Watermelon
Blackberries
What fruit is in the drupe (stone) category:
Watermelon
Peach
Pear
Blackberry
Which of the following fruits are berries:
Grape
Raspberry
Blueberry
All of the above
Canned vegetables should be stored in:
Tap Water
Salt water
Vegetable Water
Sugar Water
Fruits and vegetables should be washed:
After returning from the store
Withing four hours of returning from the store
Just before eating or cooking them
They are clean enough
The gas given off when fruit ripens:
Hydrogen
Ethylene
Nitrogen
Carbon monoxide
The fruits known as pomes include:
Cherries and grapes
Peaches and Plums
Apples and Pears
Pears and Pineapples
Fruits and vegetables are high in:
Nutrients
Fiber
Water
All of the above
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
What are the top 5 fruits consumed in the U.S.?
kiwi, strawberries, apples, oranges and mangoes
bananas, cantaloupe, mangoes, apples and oranges
grapes, apples, oranges, bananas and watermelons
bananas, apples, oranges, watermelons and cantaloupe
How many fruits and vegetables are we supposed to eat each day for optimum health?
2 to 4
6 to 12
4 to 8
5 to 10
Most fruits and vegetables are half cup per serving.
True
False
Leafy greens are 2 cups per serving.
True
False
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's another name for a mandarin orange?
Cara cara oranges
Tangerine oranges
Navel oranges
Blood oranges
Blue and purple fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of health promoting Phytochemicals.
True
False
Blue and purple fruits are being studied for their ability to slow down some of the ill effects of the aging process. (Phytochemicals)
True
False
The average American eats how many pounds of bananas a year?
20
10
15
25
What's NOT a benefit of DRINKING water?
Keeps you thinking clear.
Burns fat.
Is used to wash clothes and is found in rivers, lakes, oceans
Keeps your skin clear
beans
cucunber
Cucumber
Cucamber
Potato
Onion
plumber
Mushrom
Onion
Mushroom
Bin
Beans
Been
Asuc
Suggar
Sugar
Siugar
Sugar
Salt
Spices
Adding
Red or green peper
Red or green pepper
Red or green ppeper
Canela
Cinamon
Cinammon
Cinnamon
Potatoes
Pops
Chips
Gengibre
Garlic
Ginger
Ajo
Ginger
Cinnamon
Garlic
Col
Cabage
Cabbage
Cabbagge
Lechuga
Letuce
Cabbage
Lettuce
Pepper
broccoli
Brocoli
Pimienta
Peper
Pepper
Tomatoes
Cinammon
Garlic
Carrot
Tomat
Tomatoes
Red apples
Cron
Corn
Coorn
Remolacha
Betroot
Bitroot
Beetroot
Apio
Celery
Apy
Cucumber
Onion
What are these?
Oranges
Apples
Bananas
Watermelons
The part of the plant which grows in the ground?
leaf
stem
root
seed
Can fruits be dried?
Yes
No
How many serving of fruits should we have in a day?
1 cup
1.5 cups
2 cups
3 cups
Two FRUITS that are a good source of vitamin C.
Pomes and Drupes
Pomes and Berries
Citrus and Tropical
Berries and Citrus
If a juice claims to be 100% Fruit Juice is counts as a...
Vegetable
Fruit
What are these?
Peaches
Cherries
Turnips
Leeks
How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
Half plate
Entire plate
3/4 of the plate
Fruits are naturally low in...
Fat
Vitamin C
Fiber
Folate
What are these?
Lemons
Pears
Oranges
Grapes
Should you vary your veggies?
Yes
Sometimes
No
Never
Vegetables are naturally low in what?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Potassium
Fat
Most fruits and vegetables are half cup per serving.
True
False
Fruits and vegetables do not have cholesterol.
True
False
Vegetables and fruits are a good source of Dietary______.
Fat
Fiber
Sugar
Sodium
What is the key message of fruits?
Vary your produce
Go lean with fruits
Focus on fruits
Get your calcium rich fruits
In Latin, vegetable means...
Growing or flourishing
Plants you can eat
Fruit with seeds
Delicious
Plants are low in fat and carbs but high in vitamins and minerals
True
False
Which is a root vegetable?
Cabbage
Lettuce
Squash
Onion
Which is a root vegetable?
Tomato
Potato
Beets
Eggplant
Which is a tuber vegetable?
Onion
Yam
Squash
Broccoli
Potatoes and other tubers are best stored in...
The freezer
A cool, dry place
Water
No storing, eat them as quickly as possible.
Which of the following is NOT a stem vegetable?
Carrot
Celery
Artichoke
Asparagus
Where should stem vegetables be stored?
In a cellar
In a freezer
In a refrigerator
In the pantry
Which is a pod and seed vegetable?
Potato
Celery
Carrots
Peas
Which is a pod and seed vegetable?
Asparagus
Corn
Onions
Tomatoes
Which is NOT a green, leafy vegetable?
Lettuce
Cabbage
Chard
Asparagus
Which of the following is NOT a fruit vegetable?
Carrot
Tomato
Avocado
Cucumber
Which of the following is NOT a fruit vegetable?
Squash
Bell Pepper
Eggplant
Collard Greens
What do fruit vegetables have that make them different from other vegetables?
Pods
Seeds
Shells
Tough Skins
Boiling is best for what type of vegetables?
Leafy greens
Fruit veggies
Hard, starchy veggies like potatoes
Veggies that are about to go bad.
Cooking indirectly with hot vapor is...
Grilling
Boiling
Baking
Steaming
Cooking in an oven is...
Roasting
Grilling
Boiling
Steaming
Cooking on high heat with a small amount of fat such as oil is...
Baking
Steaming
Sauteing
Roasting
Cooking seasoned vegetables for a time in a flavorful stock is...
Steaming
Sauteing
Stewing
Baking
Uneven cooking is a con of...
Baking
Microwaving
Steaming
Grilling
Botanically classified as "something else" but are used as vegetables for culinary purposes.
Fruits
Roots
Stems
Leaves
Tubers
Generally grown underground; full of valuable nutrients and also contain carbs, starches, and sugar.
Fruits
Roots
Stems
Leaves
Tubers
Most grow above ground and have edible "structure"; few can be found growing above and below ground
Fruits
Roots
Stems
Leaves
Tubers
Also known as greens, salad greens, or vegetable greens and are good source of valuable nutrients; can be eaten raw or cooked
Fruits
Roots
Stems
Leaves
Tubers
Vegetables grown underground on the root of a plant; usually high in starch and are used as a staple food in many parts of the world.
Fruits
Roots
Stems
Leaves
Tubers
popularly known as legumes are types of vegetables that contain _____ inside a pod. These vegetables are a good source of protein and fiber, and also contain valuable minerals.
Seeds
Roots
Bulbs
Leaves
Flowers
Plants that grow just below the ground; usually have many layers, and depending on the type can be eaten raw or used to add flavor to cooked dishes.
Seeds
Roots
Bulbs
Leaves
Flowers
plants that produce _______ that are commonly used for culinary purposes; seasonal and primarily grown for their ______ buds.
Fruits
Roots
Stems
Flowers
Tubers
leafy green/deep yellow
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
leafy green (broccoli, green peppers, cabbage) and tomatoes
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
moderate source (peas and lima beans are best)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vegetables are relatively low in calories, but the carbohydrate _____ can increase calories.
Starch
Vitamins
Water
Fat
It is best to buy...
veggies that are in season
the biggest sized veggies
softer veggies
It is best to cook veggies
in water to retain nutrients
without water to retain nutrients
Beans, peas, and legumes are a good source of incomplete proteins
True
False
