TEST 2 Flashcards
Nutrients of Vegetables
good sources of food nutrients that are very important in everyday meals.
Vegetables
Diets rich in potassium may help maintain normal blood pressure
TRUE OR FALSE
True
_____ helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower the risk of heart disease.
Dietary fiber
It is important for proper bowel function.
Dietary fiber
This vitamin helps heal cuts and wounds and keeps teeth and gums healthy.
Vitamin C
Type of vitamin that aids in iron absorption.
Vitamin C
This vitamin keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections.
Vitamin A
This helps the body form red blood cells.
Folate (Folic acid)
Nutritional Value of Vegetables that you can find in Vegetables.
Vitamin A,B,C
Green leafy vegetables are sources of what Vitamin?
Vitamin A
Beans and leafy greens are rich sources of what Vitamin?
Vitamin B
Steps in Preparing Fresh Vegetables
Washing, Soaking, Peeling, and Cutting
This is done with a straight, downward cutting motion.
Chiffonade, Chopping, Rondelle, Julienne
Chopping
makes very fine parallel cuts.
Chiffonade, Chopping, Rondelle, Julienne
Chiffonade (shredding)
producing cube shapes
Chopping, Dicing, Julienne, Mincing
Dicing