Foods 2 - 3.01 Local Foods

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Tom uses fresh cherries in a pie that he is baking for his family. This is an example of which step in the food system?

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preparation and consumption

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Why is it important for food and nutrition professionals to understand local food?

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There is increased consumer interest in where food comes from and how it was produced.

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Which federally assisted meal program provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children enrolled in public and nonprofit private schools?

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National School Lunch Program

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Local food, as defined by the United States Farm Bill, must be grown and transported less than:

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400 miles, or within the same state.

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Grass-fed beef is likely to have what health implication?

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leaner and fewer calories

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Which food products most likely feature a cartoon character in their ads to appeal favorably to young children?

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sugary cereals

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The success of any business, from small-scale to multimillion-dollar food industries, depends on: shelf life, marketing, consumer willpower, what people eat

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marketing

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Which foods are most likely to have more marketing? Options: processed foods, whole fruits, fresh meats, fresh vegetables

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processed foods

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Farms that raise livestock, dairy, or fish; farms that grow produce; diversified farms; commercial fishing; and all types of gardens exemplify which stage in the food system?

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food production

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Who most likely lives in a food desert? Options: Tom frequently walks to the farmer's market to buy fruits and vegetables. Quinn drives by three supermarkets on her ride home from work everyday. Angela walks to a convenience store to buy food. Theo drives to multiple specialty stores to buy local bread, produce, and meat.

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Angela walks to a convenience store to buy food.