Enjoy these fun food facts for kids. Learn a range of interesting facts about food and nutrition, topics that play an important role in everyone’s lives. What foods are popular around the world? Is it common to have a food allergy? What is a vegan? Find out the answers to these questions and much more.
- McDonald’s fast food chains employ over 1.5 million people around the world. More fast food facts.
- Different parts of the world have their own local cuisine. The diets and general food habits of various cultures depend on social, religious, economic and safety factors as well as the availability of different foods.
- Examples of food and cuisine that are popular or famous in certain areas of the world include hummus in the Middle East, apple pie in the USA, raw fish in Japan, cheese in France, roast meat and vegetables in England, curry in India and tortillas in Mexico.
- There are around 2000 different plant types that humans use to cultivate food.
- Examples of popular vegetables include lettuce, carrots, asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, potatoes and onions.
- The sweet potato is a root vegetable and is not closely related to the potato.
- Cutting onions releases a gas which causes a stinging sensation when it comes into contact with your eyes. Your body produces tears to dilute the irritant and remove it from your eyes.
- Pumpkins are usually labelled as vegetables but they contain seeds and are technically fruit.
- China is the largest producer of garlic, producing over 10 million tons in 2008 and accounting for over 75% of world output.
- Examples of popular fruits include apples, oranges, pears, strawberries, peaches, bananas, apricots and grapes.
- Technically speaking, strawberries aren't even berries!
- The average apple contains around 130 calories.
- India is the world’s largest producer of bananas, producing nearly 22 million tons in 2007.
To find out more interesting facts about food stay tuned for our second part, which will be published soon.
source: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/food.html