A Food Quiz for Seniors to Make Eating More Enjoyable

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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.

[Learn to Love Eating] Food Quiz for Seniors (21–30)

Asparagus was originally used for ornamental purposes.

Asparagus has a slightly different form compared to other vegetables.

I’ve heard it takes at least three years from sowing the seeds to harvesting.

I’ve tried growing it a few times myself, but I never made it to harvest…

If you manage it properly, you can keep harvesting for about ten years.

Interestingly, asparagus was originally imported as an ornamental plant and only later became a food.

The curiosity of the person who thought, “Maybe I’ll try eating that plant that looks like a horsetail,” is pretty incredible, isn’t it?

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In sukiyaki, which ingredient is considered better not to place next to the meat?

A quiz many people might already know! In sukiyaki, which ingredient is said to be better not placed next to the meat? Here’s a bit of trivia for you.

The correct answer is shirataki (konjac noodles).

Shirataki contains calcium, and when it comes into contact with protein, heat coagulation occurs, which causes the meat to toughen more quickly.

Some of you may have unknowingly placed them side by side in the pot.

To enjoy delicious, tender meat, it’s important to be a little mindful of how you arrange the ingredients.

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What do you call the black spots that appear on a banana peel?

The black spots that form on banana peels are called sugar spots.

Sugar spots are a sign that a banana has ripened and become delicious.

When the sugar spots spread all over and the peel becomes slightly soft, it’s said to be the ideal time to eat the banana as is.

You can also peel it, wrap it, and freeze it to enjoy in smoothies, cooking, or as a refreshingly cold banana ice treat.

Give it a try! Knowing the tips for when bananas are at their tastiest will help you enjoy even more delicious bananas.

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What is the reason melons develop their net-like patterns?

It’s said that the net-like pattern on melons forms to prevent the skin from cracking.

After pollination, melon fruits grow extremely rapidly from the early to middle stages.

As the flesh expands quickly, cracks appear in the skin, which cannot stretch enough.

This is the beginning of the net pattern.

The cracks do not form all at once; as the fruit continues to enlarge, new cracks appear one after another, and the repeated process of these cracks healing creates the intricate net-like pattern.

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Why do lotus roots have holes?

A seasonal ingredient from autumn to winter! Here’s a trivia quiz: Why does lotus root have holes? Lotus root’s unique shape with holes is appealing, but do you know what role those holes play? The answer is: they serve as air passages for breathing.

Lotus roots grow in watery soil, but the mud at the bottom has little oxygen for them to breathe.

There are many kinds of vegetables, and learning about each of their characteristics is fascinating, isn’t it?

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What is the largest mandarin orange in the world?

The largest mandarin orange in the world is called Banpeiyu, and it’s registered in the Guinness World Records.

Some fruit reach a diameter of 20–25 cm and weigh an average of 1.5–2.5 kg, making them exceptionally large.

With high sugar content and plenty of juice, they’re also delicious when made into jelly or gelato.

You can enjoy Banpeiyu for its impressive size, aroma, and flavor.

Its peak season is said to be from late December to around March, with the best time to eat it being late January to February.

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Which fruit has the highest production volume in the world?

It might be your favorite fruit! Here’s a trivia quiz: Which fruit has the highest harvest volume in the world? Among various fruits, the one with the largest harvest is grapes! This may come as a surprise to many, but grapes are used widely around the world—for wine, juice, raisins, and more.

There are also more varieties you can eat with the skin, and they’re loved by both children and adults.

Not needing to peel them and being able to eat them with one hand is another appealing point.

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