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3/22/2012
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Watermelon Facts
• Watermelon is a member of the Cucumber family.
• Its vines spread out in the field while growing.
• The Watermelon is available year-round.
• The seedless Watermelons are popular because of children.
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Where and How of Watermelon
• In the U.S.A it is grown in Florida, California, Texas, South Carolina, and Georgia.
• In the world Watermelon is grown in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala.
• Watermelon originated from Africa.
• Watermelons can grow up to 15 feet in length.
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Nutrition Value of Watermelon
• High in vitamin A.
• High in vitamin C.
• A source of more vitamins and minerals.
• Use 1 slice or 1 cup of Watermelon as the 5-a-day.
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Thursday March 21,2012
Period #2
Computer #28
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Mango Facts
• The mango is a member of the anacardiaceous family.
• Mangos grow in tropical regions.• Most mangos grow in Asia.• A ripe mango smells fruity and sweet at the
stem.• Mangos are becoming very popular in the U.S.
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Where and How of Mangoes
• In the U.S, the only places that grow mangos are California and Florida.
• In the world Mexico, Haiti, South America, and Southwest Asia grow mangos.
• Mangos grow in bunches of mangos and not separately.
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Nutritional Value
• The mango is high in vitamins A and C.
• It has lots of vitamins and minerals.
• ½ of a mango is one full serving of fruit.
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3/22/12
Period 2
Computer #11
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Orange Facts
• The orange is a citrus fruit
• It is related to the lemon and lime
• Oranges grow on trees or bushes
• Orange trees can be 30 feet tall and 70 years old
• Orange trees are the only trees that can have flowers and fruit at the same time
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Where and How of Oranges
• In the United States the orange is mostly grown in California and Florida
• In the world it is mostly grown in Australia
• The orange originated in China
• The first orange trees were planted in the 1700s
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Nutritional Value of Oranges
• High in vitamin C
• High in Fiber
• A source of other vitamins and minerals
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Kiwi Facts
• Kiwi is ripe when it is mostly soft at the touch.• Named after a flight less bird from the other side
of the world.• Should eat right after bought if not refrigerated• The inside and outside are edible but only the
inside taste good.
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Where and How of Kiwi
• Kiwi is grown in California.
• Although it originated in Chile.
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Nutritional Value Of Kiwi
• High in vitamin C
• Vitamins
• And potassium
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AH
3/22/2012
Per #2
Computer #13
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Apple Facts
• The apple was mentioned in the bible• There are more then 7000 varieties of the apple• They are one of the most known fruit in the USA
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Where and How of Apples
• The apple was originally made in Europe
• In the United States some of the most popular places where the apple is grown is Washington, New York, and Illinois.
• In the world, the most popular countries are New Zealand, Chile, Australia, Uruguay, and Argentina
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Nutrition Value of Apple
• The apple is high in fiber
• It has minerals and vitamins
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Asparagus Facts
• Asparagus is a member of the lilac family
• Their pointy ends (or spheres) eventually sprout out.
• Once their pointy ends sprout people use them in flower arrangements.
• Asparagus is the very best when eaten fresh!
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Where And How Of Asparagus
Asparagus is grown in California, New Jersey, Washington, Illinois, Florida, Texas, and many More.
It originated in many different places like Spain, South Korea, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Guatemala.
Asparagus was grown in the U.S.
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Nutritional Value
• Asparagus is a great source of vitamin C and vitamin A.
• Five spears equals only one serving!
• Asparagus has more nutritional value and minerals!
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NO
3/22/12
Period 2
Computer # 27
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Nutritional Value
• High in Vitamin C
• High in Vitamin A
• A source of other vitamins and minerals,1/4 of a melon is one serving
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Where were Cantaloupes made
• Cantaloupe was originated in California• California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas,
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Mary Land, New Jersey, New York, and Michigan all grow Cantaloupe in the U.S.
• The places that aren’t in the U.S. that grow cantaloupe are Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Haiti, Dominican, and Republic
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Interesting Facts about Cantaloupe
• Ancient Egyptians and Romans enjoyed cantaloupe and introduced them into Europe during the Roman Empire
• Columbus brought melon seeds to America
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Grapefruit facts
• Grapefruit is a citrus fruit.
• It’s a member of the ructaceae family.
• Its grown the most in the US.
• Grows in warm and dry climates.
• The inside color can be either yellow ,pink, or red.
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Where and how of grapefruits
• The US produces the most amount of grapefruits than any other country.
• In the US Florida, California, Texas, and Arizona produce grapefruits!
• Other countries that grow them are the Bahamas, Mexico, and Israel.
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Nutritional value
• The grapefruit is high in many vitamins and minerals!
• Vitamin c
• Vitamin A
• Fiber and others
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Banana Facts
• Bananas are related to the lily and orchid family.
• Bananas grow on plants called herbs, not trees.
• Bananas grow in tropical regions in the world.
• Bananas originated in India.
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Where and How of Bananas
• Bananas were not made in the United States Of America.
• Bananas were actually found in India
• From India, Indians import them to different countries and states
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Nutritional Value
• Bananas are a good source of vitamin C
• It also has a good source of fiber
• Bananas have a good source of potassium
• Also a good source of other vitamins and minerals
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Period 2
Computer #25
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Orange Facts:
• Oranges became popular when they were turned into concentrate
• They grow on evergreen trees that never lose their leaves
• Oranges are picked when ripe
• The heaviest oranges are the juiciest
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Where and How of Oranges
• Oranges originated in China, and were brought to America in the 1700s
• Australia produces the most worldwide • Spain, Mexico, Egypt, Morocco, Italy, Japan
and the Bahamas are smaller producers• In America, the most oranges are grown in
California and Florida, but some are also grown in Arizona and Texas
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Nutritional Value
• Oranges are known for being high in Vitamin C
• In addition, they have lots of fiber, especially in the white part under the skin
• Oranges can also give you energy
• One whole orange is one serving
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3/22/12
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Pineapple Juice Facts
• Pineapple Juice was originated in Thailand
• Pineapple was first canned in early 1900’s
• Most of all Pineapple comes from Thailand
• Pineapple Juice is made up of all the extra juices that come from sliced Pineapples
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Where and how of Pineapple Juice
• Pineapple Juice is Shipped and made in Hawaii
• Pineapples are grown mostly in Hawaii, Philippines, and Thailand.
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Nutritional Value
• Pineapple is high in vitamin A
• It’s a good source of other vitamins and minerals as well
• One small glass of delicious Pineapple juice is one serving closer to your five-a-day
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Period 2
Computer #17
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Raspberry Facts
• Raspberries belong to the rose family. • They grow in places with cool summers.• They grow on the ends of the bushes.• After the bushes grow for two years and the fruit
starts to grow, it takes about 2-3 weeks for the fruit to ripen.
• Sometimes, raspberries are mistaken for blackberries.
• Blackberries are also in the rose family with the raspberries.
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Where and How of Raspberries
• The raspberry was originated from Chile.
• They are grown in places such as California, Michigan and New York.
• They are also grown in Chile, where they were originated from.
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Nutritional Value
• Raspberries are high in Vitamin C.
• Also high in Fiber.
• 1 cup of raspberries is 1 serving of the 5 daily servings of fruits and vegetables you should eat in one day.
• Raspberries are a sources of other vitamins and minerals.
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Nutritional Value
• Watermelons are high in vitamin A and vitamin C
• A source of other vitamins are minerals
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Where is it grown?
• In the United States watermelons are grown in Florida, Texas, California, Georgia, and South Carolina.
• World wide they’re grown in Mexico and in Honduras
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Interesting facts
• There are over 500 varieties of watermelons grown in the world
• Watermelons are part of the cucumber family
• Most watermelons are red in color but some are yellow and orange
• Colonist from Europe brought watermelons to North America