HOW WELL YOU KNOW YOUR FRUITS & CHEMISTRY

QUESTION 1: Which of these fruits is HIGHEST in Vitamin C?
(A)Strawberries (1/2 cup)
(B) Orange (1)
(C) Guava (1)
ANSWER:Oranges are a great source of Vitamin C! One orange actually has all the Vitamin C you need for the day! 1 medium size guava has 165 mg of Vitamin C - WOW!! You would only have to eat 1/3 of a guava to get all the Vitamin C you need for the entire day!! So let's move on...
QUESTION 2 How many servings of fruits & vegetables should we eat in a day?
a. Only one
b. Three
c. Five or more
ANSWER:For the best health, we should have5-9 servings of fruits and vegetableseach day. Be sure to eat a variety of colors to get a variety of nutrients!! You are doing great! Let's keep going...
QUESTION 3 Which of these fruits has the MOST fiber?
(A)Grapes (1 cup)
(B)Apple with Skin (1)
(C)Lettuce (1 cup)
ANSWER:1 medium apple has 3 grams of fiber...but you have to eat it with the skin on! That's where all the fiber is!Wondering how much fiber you need in a day? If you are younger than 18, just add 5 to your age and that is how many grams you need each day.For example: 10 years old + 5 = 15 grams of fiber each day Ready for the next question? Here it is...
QUESTION 4 Which of these vegetables is a good source of the antioxidant, beta carotene?
(A)Carrot (1 medium)
(B)Potato (1 medium)
(C)Green Bell Pepper(1/2 cup)
ANSWER:Can you believe it!?!? Scientists have found OVER 900 different chemicals in fruits & vegetables that may be able to prevent disease! And the list is growing! These chemicals are often called "phytochemicals" ('phyto' meaning plant). They work with the other nutrients and fiber in fruits and vegetables to prevent disease like heart disease and cancer. Some of these phytochemicals can also help your immune system fight sickness and keep your bones strong and not brittle. The list of benefits of phytochemicals is LONG...so eat a variety of fruits & vegetables to get all of the benefits.