Term 2 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What are the four(4) states vegetables are available in?
1) Preserved States
2) Frozen
3) Canned
4) Dried
How are vegetables classified?
Vegetables are classified according to the part of the plant from which they come from
List two(2) ways to distinguish a Fruit from a Vegetable
1) Fruits are eaten with sweet parts of a meal, while vegetables are eaten with savoury parts of a meal.
2) Fruits contain seeds while vegetables consists of roots, stems and leaves.
List three(3) chemicals that are approved for use on plant crops
1) Pesticides
2) Insecticides
3) Fungicides
List three(3) effects of the chemicals approved for use on plant crops.
1) Cancer
2) Birth Defects
3) Asthma
Why are leafy vegetables green?
Leafy Vegetables are green because of the presence of chlorophyll.
What causes the yellow/orange colour of fruits and vegetables
Carotenoids
What causes the red/blue colour of fruits and vegetables?
Anthocyanins
List three(3) points to consider when choosing vegetables
1) Avoid damaged and bruised vegetables.
2) Choose vegetables of a firm texture and right colour.
3) Avoid vegetables with insect bites or mould.
List four(4) types of vegetables and give two examples for each
1) Leaves - Cabbage, Spinach
2) Flowers - Cauliflower, Calabrese
3) Tubers - Potatoes, Yam
4) Roots - Carrots, Beetroot
List two(2) ways to preserve the vitamins and minerals content in vegetables
1) Wash the vegetables but do not soak them in water as this will cause the water-soluble vitamins and minerals to be lost.
2) Cook the vegetables in the minimum amount of boiling water as placing them in boiling water destroys enzymes and helps the vitamins.
Explain why vegetables are cooked/heated.
Vegetables are cooked/heated to reduce their bulk and make them more digestible by cooking the starch they contain.
List the two(2) water-soluble vitamins that are present in vegetables.
1) Vitamin B
2) Vitamin C
List three(3) vegetables that are rich in vitamin C.
1) Kale
2) Spinach
3)Tomatoes
List the two(2) Fat-soluble vitamins that are found in some vegetables.
1) Vitamin A
2) Vitamin E and K
List the two(2) vegetables which contain the most vitamin A and the two(2) which contain none
Carrot and dark green leafy vegetables contain the most Vitamin A.
Potatoes and Onions contain no Vitamin A.
Which vegetables contain Vitamin D
None.
List two(2) vegetables which contain a little vitamin E and K
1) Green Vegetables
2) Peas
When do plants produce starch?
Plants produce starch during photosynthesis.
List the two(2) minerals present in vegetables
1) Calcium
2) Iron
How should vegetables be stored?
Vegetables should be stored in a cool place, in a plastic bag.
