Book 14, Question 73
Why Does Crunchy Food Sound So Loud When You Chew It?
Crunchy food sounds loud to you because the sound goes through your jaw bones to your inner ear! Bones carry sound very well. So the chewer hears it much louder than anyone nearby.
More fun facts
- A loud crunch tells us food is fresh and okay to eat.
- The crunching sound gives our brain a lot of information about the food.
- The texture of crunchy food is important too.
- Crunchy food sounds healthy, feels good, and tells our body it is safe to eat.
- When astronauts on the International Space Station were asked what they missed most, crunchy food topped the list.
Questions kids ask
Why do people like crunchy food?
The crunch signals freshness and feels good to eat.