Fruit And Veg

Question 1

Name the nutrients in Fruit and Veg?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates 
Vitamin A
Vitamin c
B group vitamins 
Vitamins E and K
Calcium and iron 
Dietary fibre

Question 2

Why are fruit and veg important in our diets?

Answer 2

Because they contain and range of nutrients and they are beneficial. They also add colour, texture and flavour

Question 3

How do you include Fruit and veg in your diet?

Answer 3

Grate it
Use frozen fruit and veg 
Try new ones that are in season 
Tinned no added sugar 
Have 5 a day

Question 4

Why are leafy veg green?

Answer 4

Due to the chlorophyll

Question 5

Why are fruit and veg orange?

Answer 5

Pigments called carotenoids

Question 6

Why are fruit and veg red?

Answer 6

Water- soluble pigments called ANTHOCYANINS

Question 7

What does CARBOHYDRATES give us?

Answer 7

Energy

Question 7

What does VITAMIN A give us?

Answer 7

Night vision, healthy skin

Question 8

What does VITAMIN C give us?

Answer 8

Helps absorb iron, keeps digestive system healthy

Question 9

What does B GROUP VITAMINS give us?

Answer 9

Helps release energy from CARBOHYDRATES

Question 10

What does VITAMIN E and Kgive us?

Answer 10

E-Protection from heart diseases

K-helps blood clot

Question 11

What does calcium and iron give us?

Answer 11

Calcium- healthy/strong bones/teeth

Question 12

What does dietry fibre give us?

Answer 12

Helps clear our digestive system

Question 13

You should choose fruit and veg very carefully. In what ways can you do this?

Answer 13

Check for ripeness and fresh 
Crisp and firm
Good colour
Use quickly once bought 
Store in a cool dark place

Question 14

Where should fruit and veg be stored?

Answer 14

Should be eaten a few days after bought
Veg should be stored in a cool dark place
Leafy veg- fridge
Root, bulbs,tubers-dry and airy

Question 15

In what forms are processed fruit and veg found?

Answer 15

Pre-prepared fresh
Canned
Frozen 
Dried
Juiced

Question 16

What Is for by famous for?

Answer 16

Asparagus

Question 17

What vegetables can be found in the north west coastal areas?

Answer 17

Carrots and sprouts

Question 18

What fruit can be found in southern areas?

Answer 18

Apples

Question 19

What does organic mean?

Answer 19

When they use no chemicals or pesticides on the plants and therefore is a smaller yeald

Question 20

What is more expensive organic or non organic?

Answer 20

Organic

Question 21

What are the classifications of veg?

Answer 21

Leaves-lettuce

Question 22

What are the types of fruit?

Answer 22

Stoned 
Citrus C
Hard 
Soft berry 
Currants

Question 23

What are the types of veg in soul?

Answer 23

Roots
Tubers
Bulbs

Question 24

What are the different types of veg above the ground?

Answer 24

Leaves
Flower heads
Stems 
Fungi
Seeds and pods

Question 25

What are the types of veg in water?

Answer 25

Sea veg

Question 26

What is the journey or fruit and veg?

Answer 26

Harvest and transporting to the processing plant

Receiving

Washing to remove dirt and disinfection to reduce morclbial contamination

Pre-cooling

Peeling, trimming, deseeding , cutting into specific size

Sorting defects

Dipping in anti-browning anti-microbalance and preserving agents

Storage and distribution

Packaging and labelling

Question 27

What ways can u cook veg?

Answer 27

Baking 
Boiling 
Brasing 
Frying 
Grilling 
Roasting 
Steaming