food provenance and food waste

Question 1

what is food provenance

Answer 1

where food is grown or livestock is reared

Question 2

define origin

Answer 2

the place from which something is derived

Question 3

define traceability

Answer 3

the ability to track any food through all stages of production, processing and distribution

Question 4

define carbon footprint

Answer 4

measures the total carbon dioxide emissions caused by a person, organization, event or product

Question 5

define environment

Answer 5

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal or plant lies or operates

Question 6

define greenhouse gases

Answer 6

gases in earths atmosphere that trap heat. The main greenhouse gases are: water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane

Question 7

define biodegradable

Answer 7

decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms

Question 8

define food miles

Answer 8

distance food travels from field to plate. reducing food miles is good for the environment because less co2 is produced

Question 9

define sustainability

Answer 9

resources used should not exceed the earths capacity to replace them

Question 10

define food chain

Answer 10

a series of processes by which food is grown, produced and consumed

Question 11

define traditional products

Answer 11

foods made in a specific way and passed down through generations.

Question 12

define food poverty

Answer 12

inability ti obtain healthy, affordable food

Question 13

define food security

Answer 13

when all people at all times have access to sufficient safe and nutritious food

Question 14

according to world health authority what is food security built upon

Answer 14

food availability - sufficient quantities of food available on a consistent basis
food access - having sufficient resources to obtain appropriate foods for a nutritious diet
food use - appropriate use based on knowledge of basic nutrition and care, as well as adequate water and sanitation

Question 15

what are the 4 factors that effect food poverty

Answer 15

accessibility, availability, affordability, awareness

Question 16

how does accessibility influence food poverty

Answer 16

accessibility - limited access to a range of shops due to lack of transport

Question 17

how does availability influence food poverty

Answer 17

lack of variety of shops in poorer areas limits range of food available

Question 18

how does affordability influence food poverty

Answer 18

due to lack of income you may not have the budget to buy food or good quality food

Question 19

how does awareness influence food poverty

Answer 19

lack of skills and knowledge needed to create a healthy meal.

Question 20

what are the 3 rs used to help people to reduce their waste

Answer 20

reduce - avoid packages products, reusable bags
reuse - buy products that have refill packs, use jars for storage
recycle - use recycling bins

Question 21

how much money do most families lose due to food waste each year

Answer 21

£400 - £700

Question 22

how can people reduce their food waste

Answer 22

• plan meals on advance
• check what is needed before shopping, use a list
• freeze leftovers
• use food before it goes out of date

Question 23

how can people reduce their food packaging waste

Answer 23

• buy foods with less packaging
• buy locally e.g. a butcher
• local, seasonal box scheme to buy fruit and veg
• cook from scratch rather than ready meals
• recycle all recyclable packaging
• reuse jars and plastic containers

Question 24

what are the 8 ways you can reduce your food miles

Answer 24

• buy local
• shop at farmers market
• grow your own veg
• eat food that is in season
• pick your own
• cook from scratch
• walk of cycle to the shops
• shop left often