Foods 1 - Fruit Unit

Pomes

Some examples from this fruit group are apples and pears.

Tropical

Some examples from this fruit group are bananas, pineapples, and papaya.

Berries

Some examples from this fruit group are blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes.

Melons

Some examples from this fruit group are cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, and casaba.

Citrus

Some examples from this fruit group are grapefruit, oranges, limes, and tangerines.

Drupes

Some examples from this fruit group are peaches, cherries, plums, nectarines, and apricots.

energy

Sugar supplies the body with ___________.

carotene

The body can convert the pigment of ______________ into vitamin A.

single seed

All drupes have a central pit enclosing a _______________.

protective food

Fruit is considered a ______________ and contributes important vitamins and minerals to you diet.

drying

The action of freezing, canning, or __________ fruit will control the action of spoilage.

Carbs, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water

The six groups of nutrients are __________________________.

fresh fruit

When selecting _____________ make sure the fruit is firm, crisp, and up to grade.

Cellulose

_____________ is found in the skin and pulp of fruits, in the parts that the body can't digest. It serves as a natural laxative.

Vitamin C

______________ helps to form a cement-like material called collagen. Collagen helps hold the bodies cells together.

Iron

_______________ is needed for red blood cells.

Calcium

________________ is needed for strong bones.