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Carrot Answer Key

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Nutrition Education Program

Grade 3

Answer Key

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1. Carrots are a root vegetable.

2. Root vegetables come from the ground.

3. Carrots come in many colors, including purple, red, orange and green.

4. Carotene is responsible for the orange color we see in carrots.

5. Carrots contain beta�carotene.

6. Beta�carotene is converted by the body into Vitamin A.

7. Vitamin A is crucial to our health, playing an important role in vision, bone growth and helps regulate the immune system that helps us from getting sick.

8. Carrots can be enjoyed baked, boiled, or glazed.

9. Bunnies and many other animals like to eat carrots because of their sugar content.

Other notable facts:• The carrots we know are the main tap root of the plant.

• Beta Carotene is responsible for the red-orange color of the common carrot.

• When we eat a carrot, beta carotene is turned into Vitamin A, which is a powerful anti-oxidant which helps to protect our cells from damage, promoting healthy skin and eyes.

• Yams, spinach and kale are also good sources of beta carotene.

• Eating a 1/2 cup of raw carrots would give kids 4-13 years old the recommended amounts of Vitamin A they need in a day.

• Carrots contain the highest amount of natural sugar amongst vegetables, except beets. This is what makes them tasty and add sweetness to foods prepared with them.

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3Facts from the Episode

• Carrots and hummus

• Carrots and peanut butter

• Carrots and light ranch dressing

Carrot “fries”

1. Slice carrots into strips or coins, or use baby carrots.

2. Lightly toss with oil and salt.

3. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 450 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. Toss occasionally so they don’t burn.

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t sDirections: Circle the correct answer. Use your knowledge about carrots!

1. Carrots are considered (stalk, root) vegetables because they grow in

the ground.

2. Even though they contain (protein, sugar), carrots are a good source

of vitamins.

3. Carrots are known to be very good for your (heart, eyes).

4. Carrots are also good for our (immune, digestive) system because

they contain antioxidants.

5. It is commonly known that carrots get their orange color from a chemi-

cal called (beta leotene, beta carotene).

6. Carrots can be red, orange, purple, or green in color. (True, False)

7. Eating (1 cup, 1/2 cup) of carrots would give kids the daily

recommended amount of vitamin (A, C).

8. Carrots and their friends, the beets, contain the highest amount of

(sugar, salt) in all vegetables.

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3What do you remember?

Vitamin Bee lost his glasses

Directions: Help Vitamin Bee sort similar carrot bundles into the correct bowls. Write the number of similar carrots on the bowl. Look carefully!

Draw a . around this type.

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Draw a . around this type.

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