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Grains, Fruits, Vegs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When is the best time to wash vegetables? | As close to cooking or eating time as possible to retain nutrients |
| Which cooking method is an excellent way to retain nutrients and color | Microwave cooking |
| Which is healthier, cooked fruits and vegetables or raw ones? | Raw fruits and vegetables |
| Is it better to remove the skin from fruits and vegetables before eating? | No, the skin provides additional nutritional value. |
| What happens when you overcook vegetables? | Overcooking vegetables will cause them to lose their nutrients and they will lose their flavor and texture. |
| What are the parts of a grain kernel? | Bran, germ, and endosperm |
| What are advantages of eating 1-2 servings of whole grains per day? | Reduce the risk of several chronic diseases and may help with weight maintenance. |
| What qualities should you look for when selecting fresh fruits? | In good condition, fragrant, and well-shaped |
| Which fruits are the best for the maximum nutrients? | Fresh fruits |
| How can you make sure that you get enough of all the different nutrients from fruits? | Eat a wide variety of fruits |
| Which is easier for the body to digest: raw or cooked vegetables? | cooked vegetables |
| What is the main nutrient missing in vegetables? | Fats |
| How much fruit should a person eat each day for good nutrition? | 1-2 1/2 cups |
| Large juicy fruits, thick skins and many seeds such as cantaloupe and watermelon. | melons |
| Outer skin covering a fleshy fruit, single pit such as peaches and plums | drupes |
| Tiny seeds embedded in flesh such as strawberries and blackberries. | berries |
| Grown in warm climates differing in skin composition and seed characteristics such as pineapple and bananas. | tropical fruits |
| Central core containing seeds such as apples and pears. | pommes |
| Thick outer rind, thin membrane separates the flesh into segments such as oranges and grapefruits. | citrus |
| Chives, onions, garlic | bulbs |
| Cucumber, eggplant, tomato, peppers, squash | fruit |
| Beans, peas, corn | seeds |
| Potatoes | tubers |
| Asparagus, celery | stem |
| Artichoke, cauliflower, broccoli | flower |
| Beets, turnips, carrots, radishes | root |
| brussel sprouts, cabbage, greens, lettuce, spinach | leaves |
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