Local Food Systems

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An apple core is discarded and used to help more apples grow. This is an example of which resource and waste recovery technique?

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composting

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Which food products most likely feature a cartoon character in their ads to appeal favorably to young children? Options: granola bars, sugary cereals, milk, canned food

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sugary cereals

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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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A local entrepreneur is selling a hot sauce with 75% of the ingredients being organic. Which is an acceptable label she can use in marketing her hot sauce?

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Made with Organic

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Costs of renting land, hiring labor, and getting credit are all examples of which influence on food systems?

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economic

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Sarah is a single pregnant mom with a two-year-old. She needs food assistance for her family. What government program should she apply for? Options: Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

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Which region of North Carolina has a strong agriculture industry with large amounts of land being used for pork, poultry, blueberries, sweet potatoes, and watermelon?

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the coastal plain

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Why is it important food and nutrition professionals 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 region of North Carolina has become a cultural center for food, from both agricultural and culinary standpoints, with new farmers' markets, community supported agriculture arrangements, restaurants, and other food and beverage producers that prioritize local products, but also deals with food insecurity in low-income sectors of the community?

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the triangle

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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