Unscramble the following words:
1. ealeromwtn
2. wbytrerras
3. ryelrubbe
4. eaniegrnt
5. aepch
6. acryrh
7. neogar
8. nolem
Unscramble the following words:
1.waleromwtn
2. wbytrerras
3. ryelrubbe
4. eaniegrnt
5. aepch
6. ecryrh
7. neogar
8. nolem
Watermelon
Strawberry
Blueberry
Tangerine
Peach
Cherry
Orange
Melon/lemon
Fruits
Color = Red
The fruits are located in the
3rd section of MyPyramid
Serving Size:
• 1 c. fresh fruit or 100% juice
• ½ c. dried fruit
• ½ c. cooked, chopped, canned fruit and fruit sauces
• 1 medium apple, pear, orange, or banana
• Daily Recommendation = at least 2 cups daily
Fruit – seed plant used for food.
 Good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins A
and C.
 a “heart- smart” snack since it is low in sodium,
fat, and calories
 high in fiber and water content
More on Vitamin C:
•Your body needs Vitamin C to form cement like material
called collagen which holds cells together as a mortar
holds bricks together.
• Collagen: tough, flexible protein material that forms
connective tissue holds muscle fibers together.
Six Types of Fruits
• Drupes
•Pomes
•Citrus Fruit
•Berries
•Melons
•Tropical Fruit
Drupes
• A fruit with one large pit or seed and grows
on trees.
o Apricots
o Cherries
o Nectarines
o Peaches
o Plums
Pomes
• A fruit that has a core that contains seeds and
grows on trees.
o Apples
o Pears
• The skin on apples contains pectin ( lowers blood
cholesterol levels)
Citrus Fruit
• A fruit that has a leathery skin, many segments
filled with juicy pellets, and grows on trees.
• Rich Source of vitamin C
o Pink Grapefruit
o Lemons
o Limes
o Oranges
Berries
• Small, juicy fruits that contain many tiny seeds.
• Unripe berries are sour, pale, and hard.
o Blackberries
o Blueberries
o Grapes
o Strawberries
Melons
• Large,
moist fruits that grow on vines and contain seeds.
They have a thick skin that may be smooth or rough.
• Melons with a deep yellow color are rich in vitamin A.
o Cantaloupe
o Honeydew
o Watermelon
Tropical Fruit
• A type of fruit that grows only in warm, sunny climate.
• Many grow on trees.
o Avocados
o Bananas – rich in potassium ( stops cramping up,
prevents muscle spasms, “Charlie Horses”
o Figs
o Kiwifruit
o Pineapple
Fruit Facts:
• Always
wash fresh fruit before preparation and/or
consumption.
• fruits are quick and easy to prepare
• Proper storage protects: flavor, texture, and
nutrients.
• Choose blue, red, yellow, orange, green, and white
fruits to get a variety of nutrients, photochemicals
and antioxidants.
• Eating a diet rich in fruits and veggies may help to
reduce the risk of come chronic diseases including
type 2 diabetes.
Produce
Produce: fresh fruits and vegetables
 Produce is seasonal:
 Strawberries = Spring
 Cherries = Summer
 Apples = Fall
** Canned, frozen, dried, and fresh fruits are sold yearround. Fresh fruits are often best during their peak
growing season. Prices are usually lowest then, too.
The Best Fresh Fruit:
• Feels heavy and firm
• Has no cuts, bruises, or decay
• Smells pleasant
• Isn’t sticky, wrinkled, or moldy
•Remember: whole fresh fruit is higher in nutrients than
any other fruit form.
• What is wrong with candies, toaster pastries, fruit
drinks, canned fruits, and other sweets that say they are
made with “real fruit”?
•They are made with fruit puree concentrate or fruit juice
concentrate which are very high in sugar and low in
nutrients.
** many canned fruits are packed in heavy syrup where
sugar has been added during the processing.
Spice It Up:
• Herbs
and spices to use with fruits are:
• Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, poppy seed,
rosemary, and vanilla.