Nutrition & Diet
Funny Food Facts
Food Origins
100

Which nutrient is the body’s main source of energy?

Carbohydrates

100

Which fruit is famously known as “nature’s candy”?

Grapes

100

Where did French Fries originate from?

Belgium

200

What vitamin is primarily obtained from sunlight?

Vitamin D

200

What vegetable was once considered poisonous in Europe but is now a staple in pizza?

Tomatoes

200

Which country introduced the world to falafel?

Egypt

300

Name the essential fatty acid found in fish oil that supports brain health.

Omega-3 fatty acids (DHA/EPA)


If you said either omega-3 or even fatty acid
YOU STILL GET A POINT

300

Which food holds the world record for being the most stolen item from supermarkets worldwide?

Cheese 🧀

300

Which country is credited with inventing ice cream?

China

400

Which mineral is critical for oxygen transport in red blood cells?

Iron

400

What is the national dish of the UK

Chicken tikka masala

400

Which country gave us kimchi?

Korea


500

What is the scientific term for the recommended daily nutrient intake level that meets the requirements of 97–98% of healthy individuals?

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

500

Which fruit has seeds on the outside instead of the inside?

Strawberry 🍓

500

Where did potatoes originally come from before spreading worldwide?

Peru

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