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Which of these nutrients can you get from eating whole fruit that is not usually found in juice?

• vitamins

• minerals

• fiber

• sugar

Potassium is a nutrient that many Americans don’t get enough of. Which of the following is a good fruit source of this mineral known to help regulate blood pressure?

• dried apricots

• bananas

• orange juice

• all of the above

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancer.

• true

• false

Which of the following counts as part of the Fruit Group?

• canned peaches

• dried apricot

• 100% orange juice

• fresh strawberries

• all of the above

Fiber found in fruit is associated with which of the following health outcomes?

• strengthening bones

• making new blood cells

• building muscle

• maintaining proper bowel function

About how much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?

• one quarter

• one half

• three quarters

• all of it

You should only eat raw vegetables because if you cook vegetables, all of the vitamins are "cooked away."

• true

• false

Which of these foods is actually a fruit in plant biology?

• tomatoes

• sweet onions

• kale

• peas

Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is in the Grains Group.

• true

• false

What is the best way to know that the bread you are buying is a whole-grain bread?

• the bread is a brown color

• the bread taste grainy

• Any ingredient includes the word "whole."

• The label says "100% wheat."