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