Food and nutrition/true or false/selecting and storing vegetables
Fresh vegetables retain their quality for a long while, so keep large quantities on hand
False
To save money on buying vegetables, choose reduced-price, dented cans
False; choose cans that are free from dents, bulges, and leaks (and higher in price)
To be sure vegetables are solidly frozen, choose packages with a heavy layer of ice on them
False; choose packages that are clean and solidly frozen
Vegetables that are in season are usually high in quality and, therefore, high in price
False; they are usually high in quality and low in price
Frozen and dried vegetables retain the appearance and flavor of fresh vegetables better than canned vegetables
True
My plate suggest teens to eat 2 1/2 to 4 cups per day from the vegetable groups
True
Store potatoes and hard-rind squash in a cool, dark, dry place
True
The most commonly purchase dried legumes are peas, beans, and lentils
True
The other subgroup includes onions, celery, cucumbers, and green beans
True
Choose vegetables medium in size. Very small vegetables can be immature and lacked flavor and very large vegetables can be over mature and tough
True