Unit 07- Food Waste And Local Food

Question 1

In the developing world food is wasted primarily

a) In restaurants
b) During harvesting and storage
c) By the consumer
d) By the food processing industry

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The following would be considered a first step in decreasing food waste:

a) Diverting food waste from grocery stores to a biofuel plant
b) Feeding food waste to pigs
c) Composting food waste in your backyard
d) Developing better food storage systems
e) Sending excess food from a restaurant to a homeless shelter

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Wasting food also “wastes” natural resources, including land and water.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The “Best before” labels found on food products indicate that the food is NOT safe to eat after the date indicated

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Local food is always the best choice in terms of cutting your contribution to greenhouse gas emissions

Answer 5

False

Question 6

In Europe feeding food waste to pigs is illegal.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Eating local food is particularly important because over half of the energy usage in the agri-food system is attributed to transportation

Answer 7

False

Question 8

______________________________ began an initiative in Todmorden, England, called Incredible Edible, which is dedicated to growing food locally by planting on unused land throughout the community

a) John Oliver
b) Jules Dervaes
c) Pam Warhurst
d) Tristram Stuart

Answer 8

C

Question 9

______________________________ began a campaign called “Feeding the 5000” where 5000 meals, made from food that would have been wasted, are given away for free.

a) Tristram Stuart
b) John Oliver
c) Jules Dervaes
d) Pam Warhurst

Answer 9

A