Lets Talk About Fruits

Health Benefits

Eating a diet rich in ________________ is a part of an overall healthy diet.

Reduce risk for:

Nutrients

Important source of:

Dietary fiber
Help reduce:

Fiber-containing foods provide a feeling of _______________ with fewer

____________________.
Vitamin C
______________ and _______________ of all body tissues, helps heals cuts and wounds,
and keeps ______________ and __________ healthy.
Eating a diet rich in some vegetables and fruits as part of an overall _______________
diet may protect against certain types of __________________.

Potassium
Help maintain healthy ______________ _____________________.
Reduce the risk of developing _________________ __________________.
Help to decrease ______________ loss
Examples:

Fruits are low in:

None have __________________________!

Sugar that gives _____________________ energy

Need _________cups of fruit each day!

How much is a cup?

How to Select Fruit

Buy fruits that are:

Firm to _________________
Right ____________________
_____________ shaped
_______________ for their size
Aromatic
In ____________ condition
In season
_______________ cost, quality is ________________

How to Select Fruit

Avoid buying fruits that are:

Too ___________
Too ______________
Green or ___________________
Damaged
Bruised

How to Store Fruit

Fresh fruit should be stored in the ___________________________

_______________ container
Cool __________ place
Last about _______ week in the fridge
______________ and ______________ faster at room temperature
______________, ____________, _______________- destroy vitamins in fruits
Identifying Fruits
Berries

Small fruits that are ________________ and have a _______________ skin.

Examples

Melons

______________ rind or outer skin.

___________________ and usually have many _____________________.

Examples:

Citrus Fruits

Thick _______________

Thin ____________________ separating ______________ flesh segments.

Examples:

Drupes

________________ hard seed

Called a Pit or _______________

Inner flesh is ____________ and covered by a tender, ________________ skin

Examples:

Pomes

Thick, ____________ flesh with a tender _____________________ skin.

Central core contains several ________________ seeds.

Examples

Tropical Fruits

Grown in _______________ and __________________ climates.

Examples: