Where Food Came From
This grain, used for tortillas, originally came from Mexico thousands of years ago.
What is corn?
This is one of the only edible products made from bugs.
You must wash this tool before switching from meat to vegetables.
What is a knife?
These foods have the most Vitamin A.
Most Vitamin A overall: liver
Most Vitamin A from plants: sweet potatoes
Most Vitamin A from veggies: carrots
Most Vitamin A from leafy greens: spinach
“This food is red, sweet, and covered in tiny seeds — but botanically it isn’t a berry at all. Is it a fruit or a berry?”
Fruit (Strawberry)
Chocolate comes from this bean grown in Central and South America.
What is cacao?
This type of product is made using safe, edible mold.
What is Blue Cheese?
Raw chicken should never touch this type of food.
What is ready-to-eat foods?
These foods have the most vitamin c.
Most Vitamin C overall: guava
Most Vitamin C from common fruits: kiwi
Most Vitamin C from vegetables: red bell peppers
Most Vitamin C from leafy greens: none — greens are better for Vitamins A & K
Most Vitamin C in everyday snacks: strawberries
“This food is sweet, has seeds, and grows on vines — but most people slice it into salads. Is it a fruit or a vegetable?”
Fruit (tomato)
This fruit first grew in Southeast Asia before spreading around the world.
What are bananas?
This type of bacteria doesn't change the smell, color or taste of leftovers.
What is food poisoning bacteria?
Using one board for meat and one for veggies prevents this.
What is cross contamination?
These foods have the most vitamin D.
Most Vitamin D overall: cod liver oil
Most Vitamin D from regular foods: salmon
Most Vitamin D from plants: mushrooms
Most Vitamin D in everyday kid foods: fortified milk and cereal
“This crunchy snack is called a nut, but scientifically it’s a seed from a sunflower. Is it a nut or a seed?”
Seed (sunflower seeds)
This fiery red spice comes from a plant first grown in the Americas.
What are Chili Peppers?
The chance of botulism is high when it comes to using this product.
What is a dented canned food?
Raw meat should be stored on this fridge shelf to keep juices from dripping.
Where is the bottom shelf?
These foods have the most iron.
Most iron overall: beef liver
Most iron from seafood: oysters and clams
Most iron from plants: spinach and lentils
Most iron in everyday kid foods: fortified cereal and beans
“This green food looks like tiny trees, but it’s actually the unopened flower of a plant. Is it a leaf or a flower?”
Flower (Broccoli)
Caesar salad was originated in this country.
Where is Tijuana, Mexico?
These drinks have the most sugar content out of all the major drinks at Starbucks.
Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino — 65g sugar
Java Chip Frappuccino — 64g sugar
Mocha Frappuccino — 59g sugar
Matcha Crème Frappuccino — 56g sugar
Caramel Frappuccino — 54g sugar
Example: Mountain Dew? (46g sugar)
Your fridge should stay at or below this temperature.
What is 40*F?
These foods have the most Vitamin K.
Most Vitamin K overall: kale
Most Vitamin K from everyday foods: spinach and broccoli
Most Vitamin K from kid‑friendly veggies: green beans
Most Vitamin K from crunchy veggies: cabbage
“This spicy ingredient grows underground and looks like a root, but botanically it’s actually a stem. Is it a root or a stem?”
Stem (ginger)