What’s that food?
What’s the most common food allergy?
Peanut
Potassium
Name 3 types of nuts
Almond, walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecan, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, cashew
Why does bottled water have an expiration date?
Water doesn’t expire; however the bottle can eventually leak chemicals into the water
What is another word for sodium?
Salt
What percentage of cucumbers is water?
96%
Which vitamin is produced by the body when exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
Name 4 types of berries
Strawaberry, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry, açaí berry, goji berry, cranberry, black currant.
Why do crackers have holes?
To prevent air bubbles from ruining the product
What nutrient is a non-digestible carbohydrate that is important for digestive health?
Dietary Fiber
If you eat too many of this veggie you might turn orange?
Carrots
Which mineral is vital for healthy bones and is abundant in dairy products?
Calcium
3 popular side dishes with burgers
Onion rings, salad, French fries, corn, potato salad
True/false: Ranch dressing is dyed
True; it contains titanium oxide which makes it whiter
What nutrient is vital for brain function and found in fatty fish like salmon and tuna?
Omega-3 fatty acids
What is “Spam” short for?
Spiced ham
Which mineral is crucial for thyroid hormone function and found in seafood and iodized salt?
Iodine
Name 4 orange veggies
Carrots, sweet potato, pumpkins, winter squash, butternut squash, various types of peppers
This food looks like a banana but is used as a vegetable in many cultures
Plaintain
Which Nutrient is the body’s preferred source of energy?
Carbohydrates
Where did pound cake get it’s name?
When it was first created you needed a pound of each ingredient
Which vitamin aids in blood clotting and is prescribed to those taking blood thinners?
Vitamin K
Name 3 types of meats
Beef, pork, chicken, quail, turkey, duck, crocodile, rabbit, venison, snake
True/False: In many cultures, preparing food is a way to sho people that you care about them.
True
What are 3 macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, and fats