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Title: 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.

4
The first citrus trees grew in Asia over 4000
years ago.

5
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.

9
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!!
  • For CalFresh information, call 1-877-847-3663.
    Funded by USDA SNAP, an equal opportunity
    provider and employer. Visit www.cachampionsforcha
    nge.net for healthy tips.
  • California Department of Public Health
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