The Grain Chain
Quiz

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1. Where do we get energy from?

  • Our food and drink
  • Our exercise
  • Our sleep

2. How is the energy content of food measured?

  • In metres
  • In calories
  • In megabytes

3. Bread and cereals contain carbohydrates. What are carbohydrates used for in the body?

  • To make and repair cells
  • To make food pass smoothly through the body
  • To give us energy

4. What happens to the wheat plants the farmer grows?

  • He harvests them
  • He sends them to the baker
  • He burns them

5. Which part of the wheat grain makes white flour?

  • The germ
  • The bran layer
  • The endosperm

6. 'Gristing' happens at the mill. What does 'gristing' mean?

  • Washing the grain before it is ground
  • Mixing different types of wheat to make different kinds of flour
  • Softening the bran layer so it's easier to remove the endosperm

7. What do the festivals Diwali, Hogmanay and Rosh Hashanah all have in common?

  • They all celebrate the harvest
  • They all celebrate the new year
  • They all celebrate special birthdays

8. When is the harvest festival usually celebrated in the UK?

  • In March
  • In July
  • In September

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