GRRRRREAT Grapefruit!

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GRRRRREATGrapefruit!
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Pay close attention!

• There will be some questions at the end of the
  presentation.

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Did you know

• Grapefruit is part of the citrus family. Citrus
  fruits have a thick rind and juicy pulp inside.

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The first citrus trees grew in Asia over 4000
years ago.

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Grapefruit History

• Long ago, a pommelo and an orange accidently got
  their pollen mixed together.
• This created a hybrid fruit.
• What is the name of this new fruit?

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Just the Facts

• A farmer in Jamaica called this new fruit
  grapefruit because of the way it grew in
  clusters, like grapes, but on a tree.

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Grapefruit was grown in the Caribbean inthe
1700s and was sometimes called the forbidden
fruit.
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Where Does Grapefruit Grow?

• Grapefruit trees like warm weather.
• California is perfect for growing grapefruit.
• California has many different farming areas with
  different climates.
• Farmers can grow grapefruit all year long.

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Grapefruit has sections to make it very easy to
eat.

• In this picture you can see the thick rind and
  juicy pulp.

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Reasons to Eat Grapefruit

• It is an excellent source of vitamin C.
• Vitamin C is an antioxidant, helping to keep you
  well.
• If you are feeling sick, eat some grapefruit.
• Grapefruit is really good for you.

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More Reasons to Eat Grapefruit

• They are low in calories.
• Calories measure the energy found in food.
• Our bodies need energy.
• One pound of fat 3500 calories.

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Check it Out

• A 9-13 year old girl who is physically active,
  needs to eat 1800-2200 calories every day.
• Eating more calories while maintaining the same
  activity level will lead to weight gain.
• Look at this website to find out exactly how many
  calories you should be eating.
• www.choosemyplate.gov

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Now, lets compare nutrition facts

• 100 Grapefruit Juice 8oz (247g) Capri Sun
  6.75 oz

Nutrition Facts  Serving Size 1 cup (247 g)
Amount Per Serving Calories from Fat 0
Calories 96 Daily
Value Total Fat  0g
0 Saturated Fat  0g
0 Cholesterol  0mg
0 Sodium  0mg
0 Total Carbohydrates  22g 8
Dietary Fiber  0g 0
Sugars 22mg Protein  1mg
4 Vitamin A  22 Vitamin C 
156 Calcium  2 Iron
2 Percent Daily values are based on a 2,000
calorie diet.  Your daily values may be higher or
lower depending on your calorie needs. Calories
per gramFat  9      Carbohydrate  4      Prote
in  4
Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1.0 container
Amount Per Serving Calories from Fat 0
Calories 82
Daily Value   Total Fat 0g
0 Saturated Fat 0g
0 Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 21mg
0 Total Carbohydrate 18g
2 Dietary Fiber 0g 0
Sugars 25g Protein 0g
0 Vitamin A 0
Vitamin C 0 Calcium 0
Iron 0   Percent Daily Values
are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.  Your daily
value may be higher or lower depending on your
calorie needs.   Calories per gramFat  9      C
arbohydrate  4      Protein  4  
Make a list and compare carbs, calories,
vitamins, and fiber. Nutrition Facts
from the USDA National Nutrient Database for
Standard Reference
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Which drink is the healthier choice?

• Which did you choose and why?
• Grapefruit is in the family of citrus fruit. Can
  you name other citrus fruits?
• All citrus fruits are excellent sources of
  vitamin C.

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Tasting Trio- Spicy Grapefruit

• Ingredients
• One 20 ounce can of grapefruit in 100 juice
• 1 pound bag of diced jicama
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder

• Preparation
• Drain grapefruit, reserving ¼ cup of the juice.
• Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and
  gently toss together.
• Place into bowls for each group.
• Each student puts 2 tablespoons in a small cup.
• Eat immediately.

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½ medium sized grapefruit gives you.

• Lots of vitamin C
• A source of vitamins A, B6 , folate (B9),
• and thiamin (B1)
• A source of the minerals magnesium and
• potassium
• 4. A source of fiber

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Test Your Knowledge

• 1. Grapefruit does not grow in
• California. T or F
• False
• Grapefruit is part of the _______family.
• Citrus
• 3. Grapefruit is low in _____?
• Calories
• A grapefruit is a cross between a pommelo
• and an _________.
• Orange

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Eat your fruits and vegetables!!

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