Intro to Fruits and Vegetables
What is a pome fruit?
a fruit consisting of a fleshy enlarged receptacle and a tough central core containing the seeds, e.g., an apple or pear.
what are mandarin oranges popular for
a type of tangerine produced mainly in china
what phytochemical is found in Garlic
allium
what are navel oranges popular for
eating, being seedless, and peeling easily
what is limonin
found in citrus, breaks down carcinogens
what are some citrus fruit
oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and limes
what is a drupe
single large seed surrounded by edible pulp
what vitamin is in citrus
vitamin C
what is the water content of Dried fruit
25%
what phytochemical is found in tomatoes
lycopene
what are clementine's
popular seedless mandarin
what is a papaya the source of
source of enzyme papain
what are plantains
starchy banana typically fried or baked
what is a pineapple a source of
the enzyme bromelain
what equals 1 serving of vegetables in choosemyplate
1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables 1 cup of vegetable juice 2 cups of raw leafy greens
what are the serving sizes for fruits in choosemyplate
1 small whole fruit,1 cup of sliced or diced fresh fruit, 1/2 a cup of dried fruit 1 cup of fruit juice
how much protein do vegetables typically have
2-5 g per cup
how many calories do vegetables typically have
25-80kcal
what is the serving size for fruit in the U.S Exchange System
60 calories 15g carbohydrate
what is the water content for vegetables
70%-95%
what is the water content of fruit
80%-90%
what phytochemical is found in hot peppers
Capsaicin
what phytochemical is found in cruciferous vegetables
Indoles
what are phytochemicals
biologically active compounds found in plants that lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, and infectious diseases
what phytochemical is found in carrots
carotenoids
What is an aggregate fruit?
developed from one flower with many pistils eg strawberries
What are raisins?
dried grapes 70% sugar by weight
what are vegetables
edible forms of plant tissue
what is a fruit
edible product of a tree or plant
what is the pericarp
fleshy meaty part of a fruit
What is a berry?
has many seeds eg tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers
what are tangelo's
hybrid of grapefruit and tangerine
what are valencia oranges popular for
juicing
how many macro nutrients do vegetables have
low in calories, low in protein, low in fat
what are two types of melons
muskmelon (cantaloupe, and honeydew) and watermelon
what are some examples of drupe's
peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, nectarines
What are polyphenols?
protects plants from the sun, can be found in red grapes, berries, citrus, chocolate, and tea
what are the different types of table grapes
thompson seedless, concord, muscat, malaga, and emperor
dark green leafy veggies are good sources of
vitamin A, B, Folate, calcium and iron
red/orange and yellow veggies are good sources of what vitamins
vitamin A,C & carotenoids
