Vegetable Nutrition and Preparation Quiz

What vitamin is found in green leafy and yellow/orange vegetables?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin D

Which mineral is especially found in green leafy vegetables?

• Iron

• Zinc

• Potassium

• Sodium

What is the main type of dietary fiber found in vegetables?

• Sugar

• Protein

• Cellulose

• Starch

What percentage of water do vegetables typically contain?

• 50-70%

• 70-95%

• 30-50%

• 90-100%

Which of the following vegetables can be eaten raw?

• Zucchini

• Potatoes

• Carrots

• Eggplant

What should you look for when buying leaf vegetables?

• They should be wilted

• They should be crisp and firm

• They should be discolored

• They should be soft

What is a good practice when preparing vegetables?

• Peel them just before cooking

• Soak them in water for hours

• Cook them without washing

• Peel them days in advance

Which of the following vegetables should be avoided when buying?

• Crisp and firm vegetables

• Freshly harvested vegetables

• Vegetables with good color

• Damaged and bruised vegetables

What is the purpose of cooking vegetables?

• To make them easier to digest

• To increase their water content

• To make them taste worse

• To destroy all nutrients

Which vitamin is easily destroyed by heat in vegetables?

• Vitamin D

• Folic acid

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin A