fruit and vegetables

• What is the value of fruits and vegetables in the diet?

  They provide essential nutrients.
• How should fruits and vegetables be stored?

  They should be stored correctly.
• What are the four main groups of fruits?

  Hard, softberry, citrus, stone fruits.
• Give an example of a hard fruit.

  Apple
• What is an example of a softberry fruit?

  Raspberry
• Name an example of a citrus fruit.

  Lemon
• What is an example of a stone fruit?

  Peach
• What are exotic or tropical fruits?

  Fruits like papaya and mango.
• Why are many fruits imported to the UK?

  To meet customer demands year-round.
• What does it mean for fruits to be seasonal?

  They are grown at certain times of the year.
• How do fruits differ from each other?

  In color, shape, size, flavor, and texture.
• In what forms can fruits be purchased?

  Dried, fresh, canned, bottled, frozen.
• How many portions of fruit and vegetables are recommended daily?

  5-7 portions.
• What nutrients can be supplied by eating a range of fruits?

  Various nutrients including vitamins and fiber.
• How does cooking affect the nutritional value of fruits?

  It can reduce their nutritional value.
• Which vitamins can be obtained from mangoes, oranges, and avocados?

  Vitamins A and C.
• What nutrients are found in bananas?

  Carbohydrates, potassium, and magnesium.
• What type of dietary fiber do fruits provide?

  Dietary fiber (NSP).
• How should hard fruits be stored?

  In the refrigerator or at room temperature.
• Where should soft/berry fruits be stored?

  In the refrigerator.
• How can stone fruits be stored?

  In a refrigerator or fruit bowl.
• Where can citrus fruits be stored?

  In a cool, dry place or refrigerated.
• What happens to fruits and vegetables that are in season?

  They are at their best in flavor and sweetness.
• What are the different parts of the plant vegetables come from?

  Roots, flowers, leaves, stems, shoots, tubers, bulbs.
• Name an example of a root vegetable.

  Carrot
• What is an example of a flower vegetable?

  Broccoli
• Give an example of a leaf vegetable.

  Spinach
• What is an example of a stem vegetable?

  Celery
• Name an example of a tuber vegetable.

  Potato
• What is an example of a bulb vegetable?

  Onion
• How can vegetables be consumed?

  Raw, juiced, or cooked in various methods.
• Do frozen and canned vegetables count towards daily portions?

  Yes, they still count.
• What nutrients do a range of vegetables provide?

  Carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, fiber, calcium, iron.
• What is the water content of vegetables?

  They have a high water content.
• How does cooking affect the vitamin C value in vegetables?

  Cooking can reduce the vitamin C value.
• What is the best storage method for fresh, green vegetables?

  Chilled storage for short term.
• How should root and bulb vegetables be stored?

  In dry, well-ventilated, cooler areas.
• What is the benefit of eating fruits and vegetables in season?

  Higher flavor, ripeness, and sweetness.
• Name two main groups of fruits.

  Hard fruits and softberry fruits.
• Name two main groups of vegetables.

  Root and seeds, flowers.