1. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Nutrition Science 2- Importance of a balanced diet Nutriton across the Lifespan 2- Nutritional needs across the lifespan

2. TODAY’S OBJECTIVES  Identify various fruits and vegetables  Categorize fruits and vegetables according to type

3. FRUITS  Melons- cantaloupe, honeydew  Berries- raspberries, strawberries  Citrus- grapefruit, tangerines  Drupes- plums, cherries, peaches  Tropical- bananas, pineapple,

4. VOCABULARY  Mature fruits have reached their full size and color but are hard and have not reached full flavor.  Ripe fruits are tender and have fully developed flavor.

5. VEGETABLES  Roots- carrots, beets, turnips  Stems- celery is a common stem vegetable  Tubers- tuber is a long underground stem that stores nutrients  Leaves- spinach, lettuce, kale, collards  Bulbs- onion and garlic  Flowers- Broccoli- includes the flowers of a plant, along with stems  Seeds- corn, beans, peas  Fruits- cucumbers, eggplants, tomatoes

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9. VOCABULARY  Cruciferous Vegetables- include broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, collards, kale, mustard greens, cauliflower, turnips  May lower the risk of certain kinds of cancer.