food and the environment Flashcards
What are seasonal foods?
foods that are grown in a certain time or season of year
What are examples of seasonal foods?
sprouts - winter
carrots - spring
lettuce - summer
pumpkin - autumn
What is sustainability
a method of production using processes that are non-polluting, conserve non-renewable energy and natural resources, are economically efficient, are safe for workers, communities and consumers.
importance of food transportation?
deliver food in any part of the world in a certain time
to prevent food contamination
why is organic food useful
it provides more nutrients
contains fewer pesticides
has a better taste to the food
helps the soil
what is organic food?
to have grown on soil that had no substances applied for three years prior to harvest.
why should you buy local sourced foods?
helps the community has less food miles which helps the environment helps to maintain farmland promote a safer food supply less contaminated quality of the food is better
how to prevent food wastage?
Avoid buying too much Think twice before throwing food away Always make a shopping list. Store food correctly. Make a weekly menu. Keep a log of spoiled foods. Freeze extras.
what are environmental issues related to food packaging?
overcrowded landfills, greenhouse gas emissions, and litter-pollution (both on land and in the ocean).
How does food affect the carbon footprint?
cows and sheep produce methane into the air food waste food transportation producing food cooking food
