3.01 fruits and vegetables
Some fruits and vegetables are good sources of what?
Antioxidants
How can calories be reduced when preparing fruits and vegetables?
By choosing cooking methods like baking and steaming
Fruits are a good source of what?
Carbohydrates
Meredith is preparing stir-fried vegetables and needs an item of cutting equipment to chop and dice vegetables. Which item does she need?
Chefs Knife
Vegetables such as potatoes, onions, and garlic should be stored:
In a cool, dry, dark place
David found fresh peaches on sale at the farmers market. He purchased more than he will use in one week. What should David do?
Package and freeze
Canned vegetables have been:
Partially cooked
Fruits may be stored in:
Refridge/freezer/ room temp
To remove peas from a saucepan, use a:
Slotted Spoon
Which vitamin is water soluble?
Vitamin C
Enzymatic browning occurs when fruits have been exposed to:
air
Which of the following is not a citrus fruit?
apples
Fruits should be pared how?
as thinly as possible
Which is categorized as a stem vegetable?
asparagus
Which cooking term best describes how vegetables should be cooked?
crisp tender
Which is an example of mincing foods?
cutting onions into very small, irregular pieces
Fruits can still be healthy snack options when what?
dried
Which classification of fruits has a center pit?
drupe
Fruits and vegetables are a good source of what?
fiber
What are the health benefits of eating fresh fruits as compared to eating processed fruits?
fresh fruits are lower in sugar and sodium than processed fruits
Storing unripe bananas on the counter:
helps them ripen and improves flavor
Which liquid is your best choice for canned fruits to be packaged in?
in its own juice
The best time to buy fruits is when they are:
in season
How should fruits and vegetables be stored once they are sliced/ cut?
in the refrigerator
Which is the BEST way to prepare fruit to retain nutrients?
lightly grilled
Which category of fruit is characterized by a thick inedible rind, juicy flesh and many seeds in the center?
melons
The smallest-size cut for foods such as fruits and vegetables is a:
mince
Which cooking method cooks fruits in liquids?
poach
Apples and pears are classified as what
pomes
Which is not a good characteristic for ripened fruit?
small in size
Whats the advantage to draining canned vegetables?
sodium is reduced
Use liquid for cooking vegetables for:
soups and stews
Alex plans to serve broccoli as a side dish. Which cooking method will preserve the MOST nutrients?
steaming
What change may take place when over-cooking vegetables?
strong, unpleasant flavor
Some vegetables will develop unpleasant flavors when this occurs:
they are overcooked
Tomatoes, squash, and peppers would fall into which MyPlate food group?
vegetables
Why should fruits and vegetables be washed before cutting?
To get rid of dirt and contaminants
How are onions and celery sauteed?
by browning in a small amount of fat
Which fruit is NOT part of the berry family?
cherries
Which category of food is selected by color, smell, and touch?
citrus and fresh vegetables
