"Foodology Fiesta: A Quiz on the Science Behind Every Bite"

The effects of diabetes illustrate the _________.

• Importance of glucose to the body

• CloroxProblems associated with low fiber diets

• Value of fruits as a source of vitamin C

• All of the above

Which of these is found in abundance in bananas?

• Potassium

• Astatine

• Strontium

• Zinc

What is the active ingredient in baking soda?

• Sodium disulfide

• Sodium chloride

• Sodium benzoate

• Sodium bicarbonate

Which of these is the lemon rich in?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin A

• Potassium

• Vitamin C

What compound is extracted from artichokes?

• Magnesium

• Sulfuric acid

• Cyanin

• Metallium

Tryptophan in turkey causes severe drowsiness.

• True

• False

Which of these foods was most likely served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621?

• cornbread

• cranberry sauce

• pumpkin pie

• candied yams

Name Those Herbs and Spices!

• marjoram

• chives

• lemon balm

• basil

Name Those Herbs and Spices!

• sumac

• cumin

• paprika

• cardamom

Water helps regulate body temperature through ____________.

• Sublimation

• Heat of vaporization

• Surface tension

• Emulsification