Week 1 (T1) (U1)

Question 1

What are the 5 sectors of the food system?

Answer 1

• Production, processing, distribution, consumption, and research and development.

Question 2

Food production is largely connected with… (fill in the blank)

Answer 2

the activities of the agriculture and fisheries industries.

Question 3

Define processing

Answer 3

Processing can be harvesting and washing fruit, or dramatically altering the physical properties of the food.

Question 4

Give an example of primary processing?

Answer 4

• Beef
• Fruit
• Milk
• Wholemeal wheat flour

Question 5

Give an example of secondary processing?

Answer 5

• Sausages
• Cheddar cheese
• Bread

Question 6

Define distribution

Answer 6

Distribution includes the transport, marketing, merchandising and selling of a product.

Question 7

Define consumption

Answer 7

Consumption is when a consumer (anyone who buys, eats or uses the product) consumes (uses) the product.

Question 8

Define research and development

Answer 8

Research and development is when food scientists test new food formulas and access their sensory properties.

Question 9

What are the 3 principals of the food system?

Answer 9

• Waste management, sustainability and food protection.