Kasaline Response to Text: Fruit and Vegetables (Monday W6, T3)

 Healthy Fruit and Veges

Highlight the correct answer, or type in what you think is correct.

1. A fruit is the part of the plant that contains the... 

a) Roots                         b) Flowers

c) Seeds                                             d) Money

2. What are the two different types of fruit? 

a) Wet & Dry                      b) Fleshy & Dry

c) Hard & Soft                   d) Fleshy & Hard

3. Fruit is an important source of...

a) Vitamin A                                b) Vitamin B

c) Vitamin C                                       d) Vitamin D

4. List 5 examples of “Root Vegetables”

Carrots, Beets, Turnips, Radishes, and Sweet Potatoes.

→ 5. True or False: Cucumbers are vegetables

a) True b) False

6. Which of these is NOT in the article a cooking option for vegetables

a) Boiling                                b) Fried

c) Grilled                    d) Baked All of these are in the Article

7. Explain in your own words what makes a herbaceous plant different from a tree

→ Woody plants have stems that live for several years, adding new growth (height and width) each year. Herbaceous plants have stems that die back to the ground each year. 

8. Explain in less than 3 sentences why it is important for humans to include fruits and vegetables in their diet.

→ Fruits and Vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C and potassium. They’re an excellent source of dietary fiber, which can help to maintain a healthy gut and prevent constipation and other digestion problems.