A Food Quiz for Seniors to Make Eating More Enjoyable
Eating is living!
As the saying goes, eating is very important for older adults, too.
In senior care facilities and day services, a lot of care goes into providing meal menus.
For people who don’t easily take an interest in food, getting exposed to the food quiz we’re introducing this time might spark their curiosity.
We’ll pose questions from a wide range of categories—from foods geared toward seniors to rare and unusual foods.
All questions are multiple choice with three options, making them not only thought-provoking but also easy to guide toward the correct answer.
[Grow to Love Eating] Food Quiz for Seniors (1–10)
Which one cannot be used to make dashi (soup stock)?
- wakame
- pig
- kombu
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wakame
Wakame doesn’t contain umami components, so you can’t make dashi from it. Kelp and pork, on the other hand, are rich in umami, which is why they’re used to make soup stock.
What is the meaning of the Italian confection macaron?
- I still have feelings for you.
- Friendship
- You are a special person.
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You are a special person.
Did you know macarons actually originated in Italy? Their colorful, elegant look makes them a popular gift in Japan, too. Because macarons have such a luxurious feel, they’re the perfect treat to give someone special.
Which country is risotto from?
- Italy
- France
- China
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Italy
Risotto is a dish similar to a Western-style rice porridge. When you think of Italy, pasta may come to mind, but risotto is famous too. It’s a rice dish made by sautéing rice in butter or olive oil, then simmering it with bouillon and white wine.
What is the origin of sukiyaki?
- Because it’s food for winning battles.
- Because it's a food everyone loves.
- Using a plow as a substitute for an iron plate
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Using a plow as a substitute for an iron plate
Sukiyaki is a dish often enjoyed on celebratory occasions. It’s one of those foods you crave when everyone gets together. Surprisingly, the history of sukiyaki is relatively recent, beginning in the Edo period. It’s said to have started when farmers, during breaks from work, used their plow blades as makeshift griddles to grill fish and tofu.
What foods do not have an expiration date?
- mochi
- ice cream
- Bettarazuke (sweet pickled daikon)
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ice cream
Ice cream is something you start craving in the summer. In fact, products stored at -18°C or below are not required to have a best-before date. That’s why ice cream supposedly doesn’t have one.
Why are the octopus pieces in takoyaki round?
- To preserve the freshness of octopus
- Because it will taste better
- Because toothpicks pierce it easily.
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Because toothpicks pierce it easily.
Osaka’s famous takoyaki has an irresistible fluffy texture and juicy flavor. The sauce and mayonnaise are a perfect match! I didn’t realize they’re shaped into balls so a toothpick can easily pierce them from any angle.
When was ramen first made in Japan?
- Meiji era
- Edo period
- Muromachi period
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Muromachi period
It is known that during the Muromachi period, a monk in Kyoto made Chinese-style noodles based on Chinese recipes. Nowadays, ramen comes in all kinds of flavors and is a food loved by people of all ages.