TLE Flashcards

1
Q

is any plant whose fruit, seeds, roots, tubers, bulbs, stems, leaves or flower parts are used as food.

A

Vegetable

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2
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Choosing vegetables is based on?

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based on the physical attributes of vegetables including size, shape, color, and signs of damage.

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3
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The Considerations in Selecting Vegetables:

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Quality
Condition
Free from Injury
Seasonality
Variety
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4
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The color, size, shape, and stage of development of a vegetable can tell much about it.

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quality

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5
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Ripeness or maturity can also be determined by

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the color of the vegetable

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6
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are of better quality than ones that are small or large.

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vegetables of medium or average size

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7
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A vegetable shape must be

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true to the shape of the variety.

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8
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A vegetable should be at the prime of edibility

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Stage of Development or Maturity

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9
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The freshness, cleanliness, and manner in which a vegetable is trimmed should also be examined. No part of a fresh vegetable should show signs of wilting and shriveling.

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Condition

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10
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Vegetables taste best when they are eaten in

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in season

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11
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also affect the kinds of vegetables that are available.

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the weather and climate

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12
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Vegetables are grouped according to the part of the plant eaten.
Root Vegetables

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Variety

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13
Q

These are the fleshy enlarged ??

of plants that are used as vegetables.

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Root Vegetables

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14
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These are plants that are cultivated for their edible leaves. Most leaf vegetables come from herbaceous plants, like lettuce, cabbage, and spinach

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Leafy Vegetables

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15
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They contain a wide variety of nutrients including protein, vitamin C, vitamin K, pro- vitamin A, folate, manganese and dietary fiber

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Leafy Vegetable

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16
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r.The vitamin K content of leafy vegetables is

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as the leaves are made up of tissues involved in photosynthesis.

17
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The main part of these vegetables is the stalk, which is edible and contain various nutrients. asparagus, celery, and rhubarb are some common examples of ??? vegetables.

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Stem

18
Q

These are flowers that are used as vegetables. These include flower buds, stems and leaves.T

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Inflorescence

19
Q

These are full of vitamins and minerals that promote health and give the body the energy it needs to function properly and efficiently.

A

Inflorescence

20
Q

These are the seed- bearing structures of a plant

A

Fruit Vegetables

21
Q

They are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and carbohydrates in the form of sugar fructose and substances that are essential to a healthy mind and body, including potassium and phytochemicals.

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Fruit Vegetables

22
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These are edible plant structures that contains seeds. They contain high levels of vitamins and minerals.

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.Pod vegetables

23
Q

These include aromatic vegetables used to add flavor to dishes.

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Bulb Vegetables

24
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They are usually globe-shaped structures that grow underground, and have leaves that grow above the ground.

A

Bulb Vegetables

25
Q

These are rich sources of carbohydrates, vitamin C, vitamin B, beta carotene, dietary fiber, phosphorous, folate and magnesium among other vitamins and minerals needed by the body.

A

Root vegetables

26
Q

What kind of vegetable is cassava?

A

Fruit vegetagble