Give Me 5! Trivia

Grapefruit

  • The grapefruit was first introduced to Florida in the 1820's. In the United States, most grapefruit is still grown in Florida.
  • The grapefruit got its name from the way it grows in clusters (like grapes) on the tree.
  • There are different types of grapefruit: white, pink/red and star ruby/rio red. All grapefruit have a tangy-sweet flavor and are very juicy.
  • One half of a grapefruit contains all of the vitamin C your body needs for the day.
  • Grapefruit are one of the few good sources of lycopene, and anti-cancer agent.
  • Grapefruits also supply dietary fiber.

grapefruit

 


Text Only Menu | Food and Nutrition Services
About Us | Activities for Kids | Catering | Excellence Awards | Food at School | Foods from Home | Frequently Asked Questions | Food and Nutrition Facts | Fitness | Ingredients | Kids Cooking and Recipes | Nutrition | Parents | Policies, Bylaws, and Regulations | Recycling | Teachers

Last update: October 7, 2004
Curator: Penny McConnell, Penny.McConnell@fcps.edu