Vegetable Study Guide
Why should the outer parts of vegetables not be pared away unless they're damaged?
Most of the nutrients are on the outer part of the vegetables.
Identify 4 ways vegetables can be included in daily menus.
1. Side dish 2. Salad 3. Snacks 4. Main dish
How many servings of vegetables do you need each day?
3-5 servings
How much water should be used when shimmering vegetables and why is this amount recommended?
A small amount, just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. The less water used, the fewer water soluble nutrients lost.
What vitamins and minerals can be found in vegetables?
Beta carotene, vitamin C and calcium.
From what parts of plants do the following vegetables come: celery, corn, eggplant, and beets?
Celery-stem Corn-seed Eggplant-fruit Beets-roots
What form of vegetables generally contains the most nutrients?
High quality and fresh vegetables
Why is microwaving a healthful method for cooking vegetables?
It's a shorter cooking time and it keeps the flavor and nutrients.
Why are vegetables a healthful part of daily food choices?
Low in fat,sodium,and calories. Good source of carbohydrates(energy), fiber(digestion), and vitamin and minerals. No cholesterol since it comes from plants.
Describe vegetables that have been over cooked.
Mushy, unappetizing, lack flavor, and lost nutrients.
You are looking at green peppers in the supermarket. Most of them are pale green. They seem soft and appear somewhat wilted. Would you buy one? Why or why not?
No because they're not in a good quality.
What's the advantage of buying locally grown vegetables when they're in season?
They're fresher and cheaper.
Why is making stir fry a good way to include vegetables in your diet?
You include a variety and they lose fewer nutrients.