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- 3. Candied yams are a baked dish containing yams, another type of _____ tuber.
- 6. Ability to reduce oxidative stress and promote heart health.
- 8. Fruits and vegetables are also naturally low in _____ and fat.
- 10. The US Supreme Court actually ruled that tomatoes should be classified as _____ rather than fruits.
- 13. Fruits and vegetables are classified from both a ________ and culinary standpoint
- 14. Rich in fiber, plus a good source of vitamin C.
- 15. F & V are high in _____ as well as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and plant compounds.
- 17. Fruits and vegetables have a lot of similarities in terms of _____.
- 19. Fruits and vegetables are low in calories but high in fiber, they could even help keep your _____ under control.
- 20. Sweet potato pie is a _____ that is a traditional part of Thanksgiving in the United States.
- 22. A fruit develops from the _____ of a plant.
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- 1. Increasing your fiber intake through fruits and vegetables may even reduce your risk of _____.
- 2. Fruits contain seeds, while vegetables can consist of roots, stems and _____.
- 4. Increase in fruit and vegetable intake can actually lead to a reduction in the development of _____.
- 5. Fruit juice provides a _____ dose of the vitamins, minerals and sugars found in fruit,
- 7. Some vegetable varieties have a naturally _____ flavor.
- 9. Fruits tend to have a higher amount of natural _____ and calories compared to most varieties of vegetables.
- 11. _____ vegetables may be composed of 84–95% water.
- 12. Leafy Greens have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, _____ and cancer.
- 16. Eating more fruits and vegetables is associated with a decreased risk of heart _____.
- 18. One study even found that eating more than _____ servings per day slashed the risk of heart disease by 70%
- 21. Vegetables have a more mild or _____ taste.