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[For Seniors] Brain Training with Fun Tomato Questions! Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts
How much do you know about tomatoes? We often think of tomatoes as red and sweet, but the more you learn, the more fascinating this ingredient becomes.
In this article, we present a trivia quiz about tomatoes that you can enjoy together with older adults.
It’s packed with surprising, useful tidbits for everyday life, such as “Do black tomatoes really exist?” and “How can you tell if a tomato is sweet?” It’s perfect for brain training and will naturally spark conversation.
Now, let’s solve the quiz and discover new sides of the tomato!
[For Seniors] Brain Training with Fun Tomato Questions! Trivia Quiz & Tidbits (1–10)
When is the best time to consume lycopene, the compound found in tomatoes?
- At breakfast
- at lunchtime
- at dinnertime
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at dinnertime
What do we call vegetables that are rich in nutrients such as beta-carotene (like in tomatoes), iron, and calcium?
- green and yellow vegetables
- root vegetables
- fruit vegetables
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green and yellow vegetables
Vegetables rich in nutrients such as beta-carotene, iron, and calcium—like tomatoes, spinach, and carrots—are called “green and yellow vegetables.” For adults, it is recommended to consume 120 grams of these vegetables per day.
What effects does the lycopene contained in tomatoes have?
- Effect of strengthening bones
- Effects to improve eyesight
- Anti-aging effects through antioxidant action
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Anti-aging effects through antioxidant action
Lycopene is a nutrient found abundantly in tomatoes and has strong antioxidant properties. It is known to remove reactive oxygen species in the body, helping prevent cellular aging and lifestyle-related diseases. Because it is also effective for rough skin, dark spots, and wrinkles, it can be expected to have beauty benefits as well.
Which of the following is the correct way to grow tomatoes?
- Grow in a place with poor sunlight
- Give plenty of water every day.
- In a sunny spot, water the plant when the soil has dried out.
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In a sunny spot, water the plant when the soil has dried out.
Tomatoes grow well and become sweeter when they get plenty of sunlight. Overwatering can cause root rot, so the key is to wait until the soil dries out before watering thoroughly. Incidentally, it’s said that not giving too much fertilizer also makes them tastier, as the plants work harder to store nutrients.
Which family are tomatoes classified into?
- Cucurbitaceae
- Solanaceae
- Fabaceae (legume family)
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Solanaceae
Tomatoes are plants in the Solanaceae (nightshade) family, just like eggplants and potatoes. Even though they look different from eggplants and potatoes, they belong to the same group in plant classification. The only thing they really have in common is the shape of their flowers. The colors are different, but the shapes are very similar.
Which contains more of the nutrient lycopene: large tomatoes or small tomatoes?
- There are more large tomatoes.
- There are more cherry tomatoes.
- About the same
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There are more cherry tomatoes.
Lycopene is the component that gives tomatoes their red color, and cherry tomatoes are known to contain more lycopene than large tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes are also rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C, making them especially recommended for those who are mindful of health and beauty.
Which of the following colors can tomatoes actually be?
- tea
- blue
- black
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black
When we think of tomatoes, we usually imagine the color red, but they actually come in a variety of colors beyond red. One that might surprise you is black. Black tomatoes do exist. A black tomato typically has a diameter of about 8 to 10 centimeters and weighs around 220 to 450 grams. When it receives plenty of sunlight, the upper part takes on a dark, blackish color.