WJEC GCSE Food and Nutrition: Revision Guide

85 SECTION 3 FRUIT AND VEGETABLES • HARD • SOFT • CITRUS • TROPICAL • DRIED • STONED • MISCELLANEOUS 2 State two examples of a fruit from each of the above categories. Nutritional values and health benefits A balanced diet will contain at least five portions of fruit and vegetables eaten daily. This is because some nutrients, such as vitamin C and dietary fibre/NSP, are found ONLY in fruit and vegetables so a diet lacking in fruit and vegetables can cause nutritional deficiencies and health problems. Different fruit and vegetables contain varying amounts of each nutrient, which is why a range must be eaten. • Carbohydrates are found in starchy, root vegetables and sweet fruits. • Vitamin A is found in many yellow and orange vegetables and fruits. • Vitamins C is found in citrus fruits, berries, peppers, tomatoes and some green vegetables. • Dietary fibre/NSP is found in all fruit and vegetables but excellent sources are leeks, berries, figs and peas. Berries are good sources of dietary fibre/NSP. VEGETABLES ARE CATEGORISED AS: • ROOT • SEEDS AND PODS • STEMS • FLOWER HEADS • TUBERS • LEAVES • FUNGI • SEA VEGETABLES • BULBS • VEGETABLE FRUITS FRUITS ARE CATEGORISED AS: GARLIC IS A BULB KUMQUATS ARE CITRUS FRUITS PUMPKINS AND MARROWS ARE VEGETABLE FRUITS APRICOTS ARE STONED FRUITS