meeyauw: Wordless Wednesday: Corn Maze Quiz 3

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

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32 Comments:

Andrée said...: I looked all over the internets and could not find the answer! If anybody knows, please tell us. I have learned that a macronutrient is a "nutrient required or used in relatively large quantities" (Wikipedia).; October 16, 2007 9:16 PM
Steve Buser said...: Andrée
Thanks for stopping by New Orleans Daily Photo and letting me share childhood memories.

--steve buser
New Orleans Daily Photo; October 16, 2007 9:31 PM
ellen b said...: I don't know..
Happy WW; October 16, 2007 9:44 PM
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls said...: Hmm, I don't know either - guess I'd be lost in the maze for good... I hope you can find out! Happy WW :); October 16, 2007 10:28 PM
eastcoastlife said...: I would guess 'fiber'. How long have you been stuck in the maze? Did you call for help using your cellphone? hehe....; October 16, 2007 11:40 PM
Isabelle aka Tricotine said...: Since "grains" is not an option here, I would say "Fiber".

I hope you found your way out of the maize anyway... LOL

Happy WW!; October 17, 2007 1:15 AM
Cindy said...: If I remember right, it's energy, which for the purpose of the question, probably translates to "carbohydrate". But, it also is roughage, which would be "fiber".; October 17, 2007 10:24 AM
Daisy said...: I am going to guess carbohydrate. That's my answer, and I'm sticking to it.; October 17, 2007 12:40 PM
bundle-o-contradictions said...: Moo...I'm wordless.
Happy WW! :); October 17, 2007 1:03 PM
G's Cottage said...: Hmm, a thinking corn maze. Is there a penalty box if you answer incorrectly?; October 17, 2007 3:00 PM
Opal Tribble said...: Hmm, I'm thinking fiber?; October 17, 2007 4:15 PM
Cornucopia Chronicles said...: I have no idea at all. Let us know the answer's please?; October 17, 2007 6:26 PM
Andrée said...: I FOUND OUT!

The macronutrient is PROTEIN. We were at in-service today and one of our sped teachers is a dairy farmer. He told me. Some farmers feed corn silage because the cows will give more milk with grain and/or corn. But it is rough on the cows and they may not live as long as they would with hay and grasses. (I hope I got this right. I didn't take notes!); October 17, 2007 8:35 PM
CableGirl said...: Ok, now I really want to know the answer. I just tried looking it up and I found that corn is 70% starch but that it is also a good source of protein.

http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ansci/beef/as1238w.htm; October 17, 2007 9:50 PM
Samantha & Tigger said...: Blogger is being crazy and we can't see any pictures, either on our blog or yours. So we'll have to come back tomorrow to check this out. How did you learn to use elements and what are they?
Your FL furiends,; October 17, 2007 10:30 PM
letha said...: I would've thought fibre; October 17, 2007 10:33 PM
Heather said...: Corn is a low fiber carbohydrate--it is actually considered a grain and not a vegetable as most people believe. It has a fairly high sugar content (which is why it is used as a sweetener). It is a mild source of protein though beans are a much better source.

Thanks for stopping by--you are very encouraging.; October 17, 2007 10:54 PM
FRIGGA said...: Carb. Do I win a prize? Or do I fail for not properly understanding macronutrient?; October 18, 2007 12:17 AM
Stine said...: I would have said Carbohydrates because of it's high sugar content, but if you say protein...

About my WW pic - I think it's fake (have a look at the base of the rock when you enlarge it) - but I can't tell for sure...; October 18, 2007 1:52 AM
Chris in Oxford said...: Thanks for stopping by my site and the thought provoking quiz. I would have said carbs as well, but I haven't googled it ;); October 18, 2007 2:12 AM
jams o donnell said...: I would have thought the answer was carbs. I do like this series Andree.; October 18, 2007 2:25 AM
Dragonheart said...: Corn is a carbohydate! (and fibre is not a separate macronutrient, it is a type of carbohydrate.); October 18, 2007 3:36 AM
Sabine said...: I'm glad the others answered already... because I wouldn't have known either.

This is a nice idea for WW, by the way! :); October 18, 2007 5:45 AM
.:mar said...: It's carbs... unfortunately, because I love corn. I love all carbs, actually!
I did my pic using Picasa and overexposing two pictures, it is that easy :)
thanks for your nice comment!; October 18, 2007 5:54 AM
MamaArcher said...: corn is a carbohydrate, one I absolutely love!; October 18, 2007 7:43 AM
Lauren@Baseballs&Bows said...: I don't know the answer, but corn mazes are so fun! I am going with my son to one on a field trip soon. I love fall!; October 18, 2007 8:34 AM
BeccaGirl said...: A corn maze reminds me of fall time. such fun! Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting!!! Your words were very sweet and thoughtful!; October 18, 2007 12:49 PM
lisa said...: We have a corn maze here in Milford. We haven't been yet, but it sounds like fun.

Happy WW!; October 18, 2007 1:03 PM
Mama Pajama said...: I'd guess carbs, but it's also fiber.; October 18, 2007 5:59 PM
Love Bears All Things said...: Thanks for visiting me and your nice comments to Smokey.
Mama Bear; October 18, 2007 7:28 PM
Angela said...: OK, here is some info that I know because I used to work on corn wet-milling process equipment (don't ask, previous life!). Corn actually has all of the above, but mostly carbohydrates. I hadn't heard the term silage before, so that may refer to a specific part of the corn. The germ is high in fat and is processed into corn oil. The shell of course is fiber. And the bulk of the kernel is sugar and protein. The sugar is processed into corn syrup and corn starch and the protein is processed into gluten and used as feed for cattle (which is probably where you get your answer). Whew! I knew that information stored in my brain would come in handy one day!

Thanks for sharing this jog down memory lane and visiting me.; October 19, 2007 12:56 AM
Tricia said...: My guess is fiber because it has a cellulose coating and we don't digest the kernels well ... so therefore it acts as fiber. LOL; October 20, 2007 11:04 PM