The Science of Food and Eating

Which food group does bread belong to?

• Fruit Group

• Grain Group

• Protein Group

• Dairy Group

Which food group does ice cream belong to?

• Fruit Group

• Protein Group

• Dairy Group

• Grain Group

What is the main reason fruits and vegetables are important?

• They are sweet.

• They taste good.

• They provide energy.

• They are colorful.

What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?

• Vegetables are always green, fruits are colorful.

• Fruits are sweet, vegetables are not.

• Vegetables grow underground, fruits do not.

• Fruits come from flowers, vegetables do not.

What makes a cucumber a fruit?

• It comes from a flower.

• It grows in the ground.

• It is green.

• It is eaten as a vegetable.

Which flavor is not one of the main tastes our tongue can detect?

• Spicy

• Sweet

• Umami

• Sour

How does our tongue detect different flavors?

• Through smell only

• By temperature

• Using taste buds

• Through color

What is the role of glucose in plants?

• To help them grow

• To attract insects

• To make them green

• To keep them warm

Where does the sugar in our food primarily come from?

• Animals

• Plants

• Water

• Sun

Why do we burp?

• To cool down

• To relieve stomach gas

• Because we are hungry

• To make noise