Fruits

Have a thick, firm rind covered by a thin layer of colored skin, called the zest, examples include oranges, limes, and grapefruit

• Citrus

• Drupes

• Pomes

• Tropical

Are juicy and thin-skinned with tiny seeds, examples include blackberries, blueberries and strawberries

• Citrus

• Grapes

• Berries

• Drupes

Have soft flesh, thin skin, and one pit, or stone, examples include peaches, plums, and cherries.

• Drupes

• Berries

• Grapes

• Exotic

Are semi-soft, slightly heavy, and have good color, examples include pomegranates, figs, and prickly pear

• Drupes

• Exotic Fruits

• Pomes

• Melons

Have a netted skin or a smooth rind that range in color from creamy to jade green, examples include cantaloupe and honeydew

• Melons

• Grapes

• Berries

• Drupes

Are firm, thin-skinned and grow on trees, examples include apples and pears

• Pomes

• Tropical Fruits

• Exotic Fruits

• Drupes

Grow in clusters on vines and are almost always eaten raw, examples include green, white, purple, black and red

• Grapes

• Melons

• Berries

• Pomes

Grow in hot, tropical regions of the world, examples include bananas, papaya, and kiwi

• Drupes

• Tropical

• Exotic

• Grapes

Which one of the following nutrients does the body use as a main source of energy?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

Which one of the following nutrients helps carry vitamins A, D, E, and K throughout the body

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

• Vitamins