E. Sustainability

Question 1

Sustainability of food and agricultural systems meets the needs of the _______ withOUT compromising the ability to meet the needs of the ________.

Answer 1

Sustainability of food and agricultural systems meets the needs of the present withOUT compromising the ability to meet the needs of the future.

Question 2

A ________ diet is composed of foods that contribute to health as well as encourage the sustainability of food production.

Answer 2

Sustainable diet

Question 3

To maintain the food system, ________ ________ for foods and __________ ________ used in food transformation and distribution must be CONSERVED, not depleted or degraded.

Answer 3

To maintain the food system, raw materials for foods and natural resources used in food transformation and distribution must be CONSERVED, not depleted or degraded.

Question 4

Actions in dietetic practice to support sustainability-

• Encourage consumption of ______, ______, or minimally processed foods.
• Conduct _______ audits. Choose energy efficient appliances
• Minimize food _____, donate ______, purchase _______ materials
• Follow LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) guidelines.

Answer 4

• Encourage consumption of local, fresh, or minimally processed foods.
• Conduct energy audits. Choose energy efficient appliances
• Minimize food waste, donate leftovers, purchase recycled materials
• Follow LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) guidelines.