Periodic Table of

Fruits and
Vegetables
Directions:
Use the sample slide (Ap) as a guide. The template slide (Sy) will be used to
create your own slide for the Periodic Table of fruits and vegetables.
Using internet as your resource, locate the following information:
1. Where fruit or vegetable is grown (what country)
2. How can you prepare or use fruit or vegetable?
3. What are the health benefits?
4. Calories per Serving
5. Serving Size
6. Vital Nutrients in Percent Daily Value
7. How can you prepare or use fruit or vegetable?
8. Vital Nutrients in %DV
9. Picture of Fruit and Vegetable
10. Create a symbol for your fruit or vegetable (1st letter capitalized, 2nd letter lowercase)

Follow the specific instructions on the template slide. Replace the directions
with the information that you find in your research.
 Calories/Serving Serving Size
95 1 medium apple
Where is this grown or grown
immunity. Apples act as a toothbrush
best:

Most apples are grown in China
(35%), US comes in second 7.5%.
Apples start in the spring and
continue to grow until the fall.
How to prepare or use:
Eat fresh but remember to rinse off.
Great baked in pies, muffins, cakes
and bars. May also use in fresh fruit
salads. Apples can also be frozen or
canned as in applesauce and juiced
to make apple cider.
Health benefits:
Apples help maintain the health of the
digestive system. Helps support strong
bones and healthy brains. Apples have
vitamin C, which boosts
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cleansing the mouth and killing
bacteria. Apples are low in calories.
When and from where did
this come to the United
States: European settlers of the
Americas brought with them in the
1500’s. It was much favored over the
native crab apple. It originally was
grown in Asia as early as 2000 BC.
Vital Nutrient % DV:
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 10%
Vitamin K 3%
Calcium 1%
Iron 1 %
Potassium 4 %
Dietary Fibers 12%
Information by: Mrs. Odle, 1st period
 Calories/Serving
Where and when is this grown
best:
Most cantaloupes are grown in China
(51%), Turkey comes in second.
Cantaloupes start in the spring and
continue to grow until the fall
depending on region.
How to prepare or use:
Eat fresh but remember to rinse off
and cut properly. Great in melon soup,
melon salsa, sweet salad, and
cantaloupe cooler. Cantaloupes can
also be frozen to make popsicles.
Health benefits:
It hydrates you. Cantaloupes are filled
with electrolytes. It may help fight
diseases. Compounds called
phytonutrients in cantaloupes give it anti-
inflammatory properties.
Serving Size
50 1/4 Medium Cantaloupe
It’s low in carbs. Cantaloupes are 90%
water.So it’s a great pick for people
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with diabetes.
When and from where did
this come to the United
States: 2-3 facts in paragraph form
including where your fruit/vegetable
was originally grown (again what
country) and when was it brought to
the United States.
Vital Nutrient % DV:
5-7 major vitamins or minerals
found in your fruit or vegetable. If
you search nutrition facts on your
fruit you will find the list.
Information by: Zan Brewer, 7th Period