Issues for consumers Flashcards
1
Q
what are the food issues
A
food miles
organic foods
seasonality
2
Q
what does food miles mean
A
the distance that food travels from the production stage through to reaching the consumer
3
Q
how does food miles have an effect on consumers choice
A
reduce carbon footprint by: check origin support farms buy organic stuff walk or cycle recycle grow food
4
Q
what do organic foods mean
A
sustainable farming
- no artificial fertilizers or chemicals used
- natural fertilizers are used eg. manure
- animal welfare is important in these farms
- no drugs used
- GM crops not used
5
Q
what are some advantages of organic foods
A
- nutritionally better
- no chemicals or pesticides used which is better for health and fewer allergies
- tastes better
6
Q
what are some disadvantages of organic foods
A
- no nutritional benefits
- less shelf life
- expensive
7
Q
what is seasonality
A
eating foods that are in season
8
Q
why should we eat in seasons
A
- reduces the energy needed to grow and transport food
- price should be reasonable
- fresher and tastes better
- nutrients high due to the freshness
