Food for Thought: Fresh, Frozen, or Canned?

Medically Reviewed by Shruthi N, MD on October 22, 2024
Question 1/9

Some vegetables start losing vitamins:

  • When they’re picked
  • After 24 hours
  • After 2 days
Question 2/9

Fresh spinach is better for you than frozen.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/9

It’s safe to eat vegetables that have been frozen for years.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/9

When you freeze food, it kills bacteria.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/9

You can refreeze vegetables if they’ve been thawed for less than:

  • 2 hours
  • 6 hours
  • 12 hours
Question 6/9

You can keep that can of corn on the shelf:

  • Up to 1 year
  • Up to 2 years
  • 2 to 5 years
Question 7/9

You shouldn’t buy cans that are:

  • Bulging
  • Dented
  • Both
Question 8/9

Some canned vegetables you buy at the grocery store may have lead in them.

  • True
  • False
Question 9/9

This works well for freezing food:

  • Aluminum foil
  • Glass jar
  • Wax paper