Yuca+o+Cassava

1. What is Cassava Root? a. A woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae native to South America.

2. Is Cassava (root) safe to eat? a. Yes, it is safe to eat.

3. What is the economic impact of cassava root? a. Cassava plays a particularly important role in developing countries' farming because it does well on poor soils and with low rainfall, and because it is a perennial that can be harvested as required.

4. What is the root of a cassava? a. A woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae native to South America.

5. What is the biggest exporter of Cassava? a. Thailand.

6. Research 3 medicinal benefits of yuca? a. It helps form a protective coating on the intestinal walls. b. Destroys deadl viruses. c. It helps some people stop smoking.

7. What vitamins/minerals is Yuca rich in? a. Carbohydrates. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">b. Vitamin B9. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">c. Vitamin A. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">d. Magnesium.

<span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">8. Name at least 2 food groups that Yuca incorporates? <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">a. Fruit. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">b. Vegetable.

<span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">9. Research the medicinal benefits of garlic? <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">a. Reduces the frequency of cold and flus. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">b. Reduces acne, blackheads, and blemishes. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">c. Reduces cholesterol levels.

<span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">10. Write a conclusion for your final product. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">a. They were very delicious.

<span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">11. What is the difference between a potato and a Yuca? <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">a. Potato: <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">b. Yuca:
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">1. Soft.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">2. Less starch.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Firm.
 * <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Starchy.

<span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">12. Describe your family members taste for the Yuca or Cassaba prepared by you. <span style="color: #683bc4; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">a. They were good and tasted like french fries.