Vegetable Unit Test

List 3 nutrients found in vegetables and their functions

Vitamin A -good eye vision -prevents night blindness -good for skin, hair, and nails -bone and teeth health Vitamin B -prevents beri beri -helps body break down macronutrients Vitamin C -helps immune system -helps body fight off infection -forms collagen

roasting/baking

bake vegetables peeled or in their own skin after washing thoroughly takes more time than other types of cooking poke holes if baking whole or they will explode

broiling/grilling

brush vegetables with oil or melted fat and placing over or under direct heat vegetables cook quickly in this method

What types of vegetables are garlic and onion?

bulbs

examples of vegetables with strong flavor

cabbage, brussel sprouts, turnips, cauliflower

what changes take place turing cooking?

changes in nutrients, texture, color, flavors, and digestion

name five kinds of legumes

chick peas, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, peas, black beans

examples of vegetables with mild flavor

peas, beans, potatoes, and almost all other vegetables

microwaving

retain their shape, color, flavors and nutrients little nutrient loss poke holes to prevent vegetable from exploding

What types of vegetables are carrots and radishes?

roots

based on the plant part what are the different kinds of vegetables, give examples of each.

roots-carrots, beets, turnips, radish stems-celery, leeks, asparagus, mushrooms leaves-lettuce, spinach, kale, collard greeens, brussel sprouts, cabbage seeds-peas, corn, beans tubers-potato, sweet potato, jicama bulbs-onion, garlic, shallot flower-cauliflower, broccoli, artichoke fruit-tomato, cucumber, eggplant, okra, peppers, pumpkin

What type of potato is uesed for potato salad?

round red potato

What types of vegetables are corn and peas?

seeds

steam

steam mildly flavored vegetables in a steamer over rapidly boiling water

What types of vegetables are asparagus and celery?

stem

stir frying

stir fry in 1-2 tbsp of fat in skillet pan cook at high temp. and more vegetaables stir fry until tender

True or false: baking vegetables takes longer than other cooking methods

true

True or false: improved methods of growing and shipping have made a greater variety of fresh vegetables available in grocery stores for longer periods

true

True or false: mildly flavored vegetables are covered with water for cooking

true

True or false: most vegetables are canned in water

true

True or false: most vegetables do not need to be stored in the refrigerator

true

True or false: most yellow vegetables should be cooked in a small amount of water in a covered pan just until crisp-tender

true

True or false: potatoes are classified on the basis of appearance and use

true

True or false: seeds roots and tubers are starchy vegetables that have more carbohydrates and calories per serving than other types of vegetables

true

True or false: vegetabls cooked in a microwave are often less nutritious than vegetables prepared by other methods

true

What types of vegetables are potatoes?

tubers

blanch

vegetables exposed to boiling water/steam for a brief period and then placed in cold water to prevent further cooking

how should fresh vegetables be prepared for eating raw or cooking?

wash with cold water

Does cauliflower have pigments called flavones?

yes

Is broccoli cooked in a small amount of water in a covered pan for a short time?

yes

Should brussel sprouts be covered with water and cooked in an uncovered pan for a short time?

yes

what changes occur during vegetable cooking?

-cellulose becomes absorbed by the heat and moisture of cooking -starch absorbs water, shells, and becomes easy to digest -flavors and colors change -nutrients may be lost

why should you choose fresh vegetables that are medium in size?

If they are too small they aren't mature and if they are too big they are too mature. Also if they are too small they will cook fast and if they are too big they will cook slowly.

what are the pigments found in blue/purple colored vegetables?

-anthocyanins -heart healthy -support healthy blood pressure

what are some different vegetable cooking methods?

-baking -boiling -stir frying -microwaving -broiling/grilling -french frying -steaming -blanching

what are the pigments found in orange/yellow colored vegetables?

-beta carotene -anti-inflammatory -prevents cataracts

what are the pigments found in green colored vegetables?

-color due to chlorophyll -source of vitamin K, folic acid, potassium, and carotenoids

what are the pigments found in white colored vegetables?

-flavonoids -anti-inflammatory -anti-cancer -anti-viral

what are some qualities for selection of fresh vegetables?

-good color and firmness -no bruises or decay -choose ones that are medium sized -purchase as needed, can lose quality quickly -buy in season as during this time they are high in quality and low in price -keep refrigerated

What are three ways to classify vegetables?

-how they grow/part of the plant-flower, seed, root, stem, tuber, leaves, bulbs -flavor-very strong, strong, and mild -color-red, orange/yellow, green, blue/purple, white

What are the pigments found in red colored vegetables?

-lycopene -cancer protective qualities

what is one-cup equivalent of vegetables or a serving of vegetable?

1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables 1 cup of 100% vegetable juice 2 cups of leafy greens

RDA of vegetables for girls 14-18 years old

2.5 cups

RDA of vegetables for boys 14-18 years old

3 cups

What is a vegetable?

Any plant whose fruit, seeds, roots, tubers, bulbs, stems, leaves, or flower plants are eaten

True or false: because heat kills germs vegetables do not need to be washed before cooking

false

What types of vegetables are artichokes and cauliflower?

flower

What are the different types of vegetables for purchasing?

fresh, dried, frozen and canned

What types of vegetables are tomatoes and peppers?

fruit

french frying

fry vegetables after dipping in batter or crumbs fry in hot oil or deep enough to cover the vegetables

examples of vegetables with very strong flavor

garlic, onion, leek, broccoli

What types of vegetables are lettuce and spinach?

leaves

how should green vegetables be cooked in order to preserve their bright colors?

microwave

Do potatoes need to be stored in the refrigerator?

no