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Fruits and Vegetable
Fruits and Vegetables
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nutrients in fruits | Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium |
| Benefits of eating fruit | low in sodium and fat |
| What is peak season | a certain time of year when the supply is greatest and the quality is highest. |
| Benefit of buying fruit in season | prices are usually lower |
| Signs of quality of fruit | full, size, right color, heavy for size, firm to the touch, free of decay |
| What to avoid in canned fruit | heavy syrup |
| How to speed ripening of fruit | put in paper bag |
| what to do with ripe fruit | refrigerate as soon as possible |
| How to keep cut fruit from turning brown | coat with lemon juice |
| How does cooking affect fruit | breaks down fiber, changes color, mellows flavor |
| difference between fruits and vegetables | fruit has seeds |
| Nutrients in vegetables | Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium |
| Benefits of eating vegetables | low in fat, sodium and calories, good source of carbohydrates and fiber |
| Parts of plant that can be a vegetable | fruit, stems, leaves, flowers, roots, seeds |
| Signs of quality in vegetables | solid, good color, crisp, in good condition |
| where to store potatoes and onions | cool, dry, dark area |
| Why should you you refrigerate cut vegetables | to keep them crispy and fresh |
| What does tender-crisp mean? | tender but still firm |
| What cooking methods can be used for vegetables? | Steam, stir-fry, bake, microwave, simmer |