FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Nutrition Science 2- Importance of a balanced diet Nutriton across the Lifespan 2- Nutritional needs across the lifespan
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES Identify various fruits and vegetables Categorize fruits and vegetables according to type
FRUITS Melons- cantaloupe, honeydew Berries- raspberries, strawberries Citrus- grapefruit, tangerines Drupes- plums, cherries, peaches Tropical- bananas, pineapple,
VOCABULARY Mature fruits have reached their full size and color but are hard and have not reached full flavor. Ripe fruits are tender and have fully developed flavor.
VEGETABLES Roots- carrots, beets, turnips Stems- celery is a common stem vegetable Tubers- tuber is a long underground stem that stores nutrients Leaves- spinach, lettuce, kale, collards Bulbs- onion and garlic Flowers- Broccoli- includes the flowers of a plant, along with stems Seeds- corn, beans, peas Fruits- cucumbers, eggplants, tomatoes
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VOCABULARY Cruciferous Vegetables- include broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, collards, kale, mustard greens, cauliflower, turnips May lower the risk of certain kinds of cancer.