Vegetable Knowledge Quiz

What are vegetables?

• Parts of animals used for food

• Parts of plants consumed as food

• Only fruits used in savory dishes

Which parts of a plant can be considered vegetables?

• Only leaves

• Only roots and stems

• Flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, roots, and seeds

Which of the following is often excluded from the definition of vegetables?

• Broccoli

• Cereal grains

• Tomato

What savory fruit is considered a vegetable?

• Apple

• Banana

• Tomato

What flower is considered a vegetable?

• Rose

• Broccoli

• Sunflower

How can vegetables be eaten?

• Only cooked

• Only raw

• Raw or cooked

What nutrient content is generally low in vegetables?

• Fiber

• Fat and carbohydrates

• Vitamins

What are vegetables high in?

• Proteins and sugars

• Vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber

• Fats and oils

How many portions of fruits and vegetables are often recommended daily?

• One

• Three

• Five or more

What type of organism are plants?

• Non-living things

• Living things

• Fungi