Food & Energy
True or False: Food only nourishes the body and does not provide energy.
False
What is the best drink to keep our bodies hydrated?
Water
What is one characteristic of food that can change when it is cooked?
Taste
What is it called when we heat food to make it ready to eat?
Cooking
True or False: Strawberries are not a berry.
True
Name one food that is a good source of energy.
Vegetables, fruits, grains, proteins, etc.
Name one food that can help us stay hydrated?
Watermelon, apples, grapes, pineapple, etc.
Name three foods that are green.
Broccoli, grapes, celery, peas, etc.
How can freezing food change its characteristics?
It can change its texture
Which vegetable is known to make people cry when cut?
Onion
Which part of the body benefits the most from the energy provided by food?
The brain
How much water should we drink each day?
8 glasses
What is the term for the way food feels in our mouth?
Texture
Name one way to store food that helps it last longer?
Refrigerating
Name a food that is also a colour.
Orange
Explain why it is important for our brain to get energy from food.
It helps us think and learn
What can happen to our bodies if we do not drink enough water?
Dehydration
Why do people care about the appearance of food?
It makes the food more appealing
What is one benefit of drying food?
It can preserve the food for a longer time
What is the only food that can never go bad?
Honey
What do we call the process of getting energy from food?
Digestion
Why is hydration important for our brain?
It helps our brain function properly
List three characteristics of food that can change with different cooking methods.
Taste, texture, appearance
Explain how preparing food can change its taste.
Different methods can enhance or reduce flavours
What common snack was invented by accident when a chef burned a batch of potatoes?
Potato chips