How We Taste

The video explores how our sense of taste helps us avoid harmful foods and seek energy-rich ones. It explains the role of taste receptors and saliva in breaking down food and sending taste signals to the brain. The video also highlights the importance of smell in taste perception, using a cinnamon example. As we age, our taste preferences can change, allowing us to enjoy foods we once disliked.

Why do young children often reject bitter and sour foods?

• They are too spicy.

• They are too salty.

• They are associated with potential danger.

• They are naturally sweet.

What role does saliva play in the process of tasting?

• It makes food taste sweeter.

• It starts breaking down food to release chemicals.

• It enhances the flavor of food.

• It prevents food from tasting sour.

Which of the following is NOT a type of taste receptor cell?

• Sweet

• Bitter

• Spicy

• Umami

How does holding your nose affect your ability to taste?

• It makes food taste sweeter.

• It makes it difficult to identify flavors.

• It has no effect on taste.

• It enhances the taste.

As we age, how do our taste preferences change?

• We lose the ability to taste sour foods.

• We only enjoy sweet foods.

• We develop a taste for foods we once disliked.

• We become less adventurous with food.