Food Security

Question 1

Affect on fairtrade on workers

Answer 1

• have a secure income
• access to training
• have to consider the care of the environment

Question 2

Advantages of GM food

Answer 2

• improves quantity of a quality of food produced
• plants can grow in adverse conditions
• plants can be herbicide resistant
• make have better nutritional value
• cheaper to produce

Question 3

Disadvantages of GM food

Answer 3

• don’t know long term effects
• environmental concerns

Question 4

How to reduce carbon footprint

Answer 4

• buy fresh local produce
• cook fresh meals
• use seasonal UK ingredients
• reduce meat consumption -> more energy needed or raise animals than to grow cereals
• consider your cooking methods