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Which of the following is a botanical classification of vegetables?
Which of the following is a botanical classification of vegetables?
- Red and green
- Root and stem
- Solanaceae (correct)
- Round and elongated
What is the primary nutritional difference between leafy and root vegetables?
What is the primary nutritional difference between leafy and root vegetables?
- Fiber content
- Vitamin C content (correct)
- Starch content
- Protein content
Which of the following is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family?
Which of the following is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family?
- Broccoli (correct)
- Cucumber
- Zucchini
- Carrot
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Vegetable Classification
- Botanical classification of vegetables is based on plant parts: leaves (leafy greens), stems (celery), roots (carrots), tubers (potatoes), bulbs (onions), and flower buds (broccoli)
Nutritional Difference
- Primary nutritional difference between leafy and root vegetables: leafy greens are low in calories and rich in vitamins and minerals, while root vegetables are higher in calories and rich in complex carbohydrates
Cruciferous Vegetable Family
- The cruciferous vegetable family includes broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and cabbage, characterized by their cross-like (crucifix) arrangement of four petals
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