History of Food
How was food prepared and eaten before the use of fire?
Raw
Name three foods traditionally eaten during Thanksgiving.
At least three of the following:
1. Turkey
2. Mac & Cheese
3. Mashed potatoes with Gravy
4. Stuffing
5. Ham
6. Corn
7. Cranberry Sauce
8. Green Beans
9. Yams
10. Pumpkin Pie
What is the primary difference between veganism and vegetarianism?
Vegans eat no animal products, while vegetarians don't eat animals, but may eat products that come from them (such as dairy and eggs)
What is the biomolecule involved in diabetes?
Insulin
What is malnutrition?
Not getting the right amount of the appropriate nutrients
Name the period of time, starting around 9,000 BC, where humans began to shift from hunting and gathering to planting and growing their own food?
Agricultural Revolution
What is often left by the Christmas tree for Santa as thanks for the presents?
Milk and cookies
TRUE OR FALSE: Vegan diets are linked to a lower risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer?
TRUE
Brocolli is a good source of which vitamin?
Vitamin C (though others could also be there so I'll take it if we google and it is correct)
What do we call nutrients that the body needs but cannot produce itself?
Essential nutrients
Name of the benefits of the industrialized food production system that humans utilize today?
- Higher food production
- Less starvation
- Convenience
- Food lasts longer
What is white, orange, and yellow candies seen on Halloween?
Candy Corn
What is the world's most used vegetable oil this tree oil is vegan-friendly but has been linked to rainforest destruction?
Palm Oil
Type 2 diabetes is commonly linked to this common health issue
Obesity
Peanuts are an example of a food with _________________ fat.
Unsaturated
Name one of the developments that made factory farming possible
1. Electricity
2. Motorized machinery like tractors
3. Advancements in chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers
What is made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks and drank during the Holiday season?
Eggnog
What food is high and dense in protein, this food is commonly used in Asian cooking as well as a popular ingredient in Chipotle's "sofritas"?
Tofu!
What food disease can be caused due by a lack of calcium, genetic factors, and gender?
Osteoporosis
Compared to junk food, healthy snacks like fresh fruits and vegetables have more _____________, which helps the digestive system.
Fiber
Give me two reasons that processed foods taste so great
1. Added sugar
2. Added fat
3. Added Salt
4. Artificial Flavors
What is one of the most traditional meals to eat on St. Patrick's Day that includes a meat and a vegetable?
Corned Beef & Cabbage
What is the name of this grain is one of the only complete plant proteins by itself; it is gluten free, versatile, and is often used in salads.
Quinoa
What is the dietary disease linked with a diet high in salt?
High blood pressure
Where are excessive amounts of iron stored in the body?
The liver