The Nose Knows the Taste

Overview

Objectives/Goals The purpose is to study whether the sense of smell in children ages 8-12 causes their taste perception to change. Methods/Materials 24 subjects,males and females, age 8-12 a blindfold 1 cup of water 5 small cut up pieces of apple 1 piece of an onion, green pepper and tomato 4 bland crackers binder to keep all pre-made charts, pencils, paper and other recording materials in camera for helper to take photos of testing a watch for timing the experiment Results The various scents affected the taste perception of 65% of the subjects tested. 85% of all subjects said their perception of "LIKE" of the same item was impoacted differently by the various scents. Conclusions/Discussion The relationship between taste and smell has been tested and there proved to be a connection. There is a definite relationship between taste and smell.

Competition history

• CSEF 2005 Behavioral Sciences · Entry J0334

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