How Food Nutrients Are Calculated, Why Wrappers Are So Loud, and How to Make Small Talk

Learn the scientific reason why it’s 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 — https://curiosity.im/2Klx2ZU
• Keep Conversations Flowing With the FORD Method — https://curiosity.im/31y3zBT

Additional resources discussed:

• How Do Food Manufacturers Calculate the Calorie Count of Packaged Foods? | Scientific American — 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 — http://www.fao.org/3/y5022e/y5022e00.htm
• Fat by Gravimetric Test | Medallion Labs — https://www.medallionlabs.com/tests/fat-by-gravimetric/
• How Do Scientists Know Which Vitamins Are Found In Different Foods? | Forbes — 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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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-food-nutrients-are-calculated-why-wrappers-are-so-loud-and-how-to-make-small-talk

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