Nutritional Value

• culinary

How many servings of
vegetables do you think you
should you eat everyday?

Unit 3 Vegetables

What are we going to learn

• Classifications
• Nutritional Value
• Selecting & Storing
• Fresh, Canned, Frozen, Dried
• Preparation
• Methods of Cooking

Nutritional Value of Vegetables

• All vegetables are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals
• You should include 3-5 servings of vegetables in your diet

Nutritional Value of Vegetables

Vitamin A

• Good vision 
• Growth of bones and teeth
• Look for green leafy and deep yellow vegetables

Nutritional Value of Vegetables

Vitamin C

• Helps wounds heal
• Mends broken bones
• Helps fight infections
• Antioxidant
• Tomatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower

Nutritional Value of Vegetables

Fiber

• Promotes regular bodily functions
• Fresh vegetables are a good source of fiber

Nutritional Value of Vegetables

Carbohydrates

• Source of energy
• Energy = calories
• Seeds, roots, and tubers have more carbohydrates than other vegetables

Fiber

Vitamin C

Vitamin A

Carbohydrates 

MyPlate Vegetable Assessment

Go to MyPlate.gov 

Answer the following questions...

According to the MyPlate diagram,
what is the color of the vegetable group?

Select "Learn More" and scroll down to the
"Daily Vegetable Table".
How many cups are needed daily for a
typical high school student?

Nutrients and Health Benefits

Scroll down to "Nutrients" and "Health Benefits"

Answer the following questions...

Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and...

1. Calories
2. Cholesterol
3. Vitamin C
4. Vitamin A

Diets rich in potassium help maintain healthy...

1. Teeth
2. Blood Pressure
3. Bones
4. Eyes

Dietary fiber from vegetables helps reduce blood...

1. Disease
2. Bacteria
3. Pathogens
4. Cholesterol

Time to Switch Gears

Please exit out of the lesson

So we can talk about Friday's Lab

Vitamin A helps keep eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against...

1. Pathogens
2. Viruses
3. Diseases
4. Cancer

For Homework

Do the MyPlate Assignment on Schoology

Due September 30, 2021 11:59pm