Response to Text

 1. A fruit is the part of the plant that contains the... 

a) Roots               b) Flowers

c) Seeds                                         d) Money

2. What are the two different types of fruit? 

a) Wet & Dry               b) Fleshy & Dry

c) Hard & Soft                         d) Fleshy & Hard

3. Fruit is an important source of...

a) Vitamin A                                b) Vitamin B

c) Vitamin C                           d) Vitamin D

4. List 5 examples of “Root Vegetables”

• Onions

• Potatoes

• Turnips

• Ginger

• Beets

5. True or False: Cucumbers are vegetable

a) True b) False

8. Explain in less than 3 sentences why it is important for humans to include fruits and vegetables in their diet.

Fruits and vegetables contain important vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals. They also contain fibre. There are many varieties of fruit and vegetables available and many ways to prepare, cook and serve them. A diet high in fruit and vegetables can help protect you against cancer, diabetes and heart disease.