How Food Nutrients Are Calculated, Why Wrappers Are So Loud, and How to Make Small Talk
Learn the scientific reason why it\u2019s so hard to quietly unwrap candy; the FORD method for keeping conversations flowing; and, how the nutrients in food are calculated.
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
- Why It's so Hard to Quietly Unwrap Candy in a Theater \u2014 https://curiosity.im/2Klx2ZU
- Keep Conversations Flowing With the FORD Method \u2014 https://curiosity.im/31y3zBT
Additional resources discussed:
- How Do Food Manufacturers Calculate the Calorie Count of Packaged Foods? | Scientific American \u2014 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-food-manufacturers/
- Food energy - methods of analysis and conversion factors | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations \u2014 http://www.fao.org/3/y5022e/y5022e00.htm
- Fat by Gravimetric Test | Medallion Labs \u2014 https://www.medallionlabs.com/tests/fat-by-gravimetric/
- How Do Scientists Know Which Vitamins Are Found In Different Foods? | Forbes \u2014 https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2017/05/19/how-do-scientists-know-which-vitamins-are-found-in-different-foods/#5017db6a14c0
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