Principles of Fruit Selection, Preparation, and Storage Quiz

What is the main goal when storing fruits?

• To maintain their freshness and nutrients

• To make them harder

• To change their color

• To dry them out

Which nutrient is especially abundant in citrus fruits?

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Protein

• Calcium

Which of the following is a reason to preserve the nutrients in fruits?

• To maintain their health benefits

• To make them taste bland

• To increase their shelf life only

• To change their color

Fruits are a good source of which of the following?

• Fiber

• Saturated fat

• Cholesterol

• Sodium

What is the main message of the slide titled "Nutritional Value of Fruits"?

• Fruits are nutritious and should be consumed daily

• Fruits should be avoided

• Only adults need to eat fruits

• Fruits are not a source of fiber

If a student wants to increase their intake of phytonutrients, what should they do?

• Eat more fruits

• Avoid fruits

• Eat more meat

• Drink more soda

Which of the following is a characteristic of melons?

• They are large and juicy fruits with a thick rind.

• They have a single hard pit.

• They are small and grow in clusters.

• They are always tropical.

Which fruits are mentioned as keeping for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator?

• Bananas and grapes

• Apples and citrus fruits

• Berries and melons

• Peaches and plums

If you refrigerate most fruits immediately after purchase, what is the expected storage duration?

• One to two days

• Three to five days

• Six to eight days

• Two weeks

What does it mean if dried fruit is described as "pliable"?

• It is hard and breaks easily

• It is soft and bends without breaking

• It is sticky and wet

• It is sour in taste