Food Choices And Food Sustainability

Question 1

Physical functions

Answer 1

Provides heat and energy
Curbs hunger
Enjoyable flavours and smells

Question 2

Social functions

Answer 2

Sharing meals with friends and family
Celebrating social events e.g. birthdays

Question 3

Food sustainability

Answer 3

Sustainability means maintaining the world we live in for future generations of humans,plants and animals.Food sustainability means maintaining a healthy food supply for future generations.

Question 4

Fair trade

Answer 4

When a product displays the Fairtrade symbol, it means that farmers in developing countries have been paid a fair price for their produce,and that workers have good working conditions.

Question 5

Organic food

Answer 5

Organic food is food that has been produced without the use of artificial fertilisers.It is produced using methods that respect the environment.