Understanding the Effects of Expired Food

Understanding the Effects of Expired Food

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Life Skills, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video explores the risks of consuming expired food by tasting 40-year-old Fritos corn chips. The host experiences immediate numbness, highlighting the dangers of rancid oils. A comparison with new Fritos reveals significant differences in taste, color, and texture. The ingredients remain unchanged over 40 years, but the old chips have deteriorated significantly. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for more content.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk of eating expired food, as demonstrated by the 1979 Fritos?

It becomes more nutritious over time.

It can cause immediate numbness.

It has no effect on health.

It tastes better than fresh food.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the color of the new Fritos compare to the old ones?

The new Fritos were a burnt orange.

The new Fritos were a bright yellow.

The new Fritos were a dull brown.

The new Fritos were a pale white.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable difference in the texture of the new Fritos compared to the old ones?

The new Fritos were softer.

The new Fritos had a better crunch.

The new Fritos were more crumbly.

The new Fritos were less crunchy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three main ingredients in Fritos?

Cornmeal, sugar, and oil

Cornmeal, salt, and oil

Cornmeal, salt, and vinegar

Cornmeal, sugar, and salt

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main factor that affected the quality of the 1979 Fritos?

The packaging

The storage conditions

The passage of time

The original recipe