The Science of Food and Eating

What does our body need to keep us going throughout the day?

• Water only

• Electricity

• Sunlight

• Energy from food

Which food group does fresh fruit belong to?

• Protein group

• Grain group

• Fruit group

• Dairy group

What are grains?

• Plants like oats, wheat, and barley

• Roots of plants

• Stems of plants

• Leaves of plants

What is tofu made from?

• Wheat

• Soybeans

• Fish

• Cow milk

Which group does ice cream belong to?

• Grain group

• Protein group

• Dairy group

• Fruit group

What is the main difference between fruits and vegetables according to botanists?

• Vegetables are only green and fruits are colorful

• Vegetables grow underground and fruits do not

• Fruits are sweet and vegetables are not

• Fruits come from flowering plants with seeds and vegetables do not

What part of the plant does a carrot come from?

• Root

• Leaf

• Stem

• Seed

What are the five main flavors our tongue can taste?

• Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami

• Sweet, spicy, sour, salty, and bitter

• Sweet, sour, salty, peppery, and savory

• Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and tangy

Where does the sugar in our food primarily come from?

• Minerals

• Plants

• Water

• Animals

What is the main reason we burp?

• To make noise

• To communicate

• To get rid of extra gas in our stomach

• Because we are hungry