F2 Obj. 3.01 Farm to Fork

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?

• food production

• distribution and aggregation

• food processing

• marketing

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

• Local food is always healthier than non-local food.

• Local food is always cheaper than non-local food.

• The law requires nutritionists to know where food comes from and how it was produced.

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

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

• consuming

• preparing

• composting

• distributing

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

• granola bars

• sugary cereals

• milk

• canned food

Which is true about local food?

• Local food is linked with increased consumption of vegetables.

• Selecting local food makes a significant impact on the environment because it travels fewer food miles.

• Local fresh fruits and vegetables are always cheaper than non-local fruits and vegetables.

• Local foods are always organic.

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

• 10 miles, or within the same city.

• 400 miles, or within the same state.

• 1,000 miles, or within the same country.

• 5,000 miles, or within the same continent.

Feeding the Carolinas takes surplus and fruits and vegetables and gets them to those dealing with hunger and food insecurity. This is an example of an intervention at which step in the food system?

• marketing

• preparation and consumption

• resource and waste recovery

• food processing

What do communities expect as an impact of local foods?

• to increase the cost of gasoline

• to reduce the cost of gasoline

• to increase hunger and food insecurity

• to reduce hunger and food insecurity

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

• higher in calories

• lower in vitamin E

• leaner and fewer calories

• higher likelihood of contamination

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

• political

• contextual/environmental

• social

• economic