3.01 Food Systems

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

Who most likely lives in a food desert?

• 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 speciality stores to buy local bread, produce and meat

Which foods are most likely to have more marketing?

• whole fruits

• processed foods

• fresh meat

• fresh vegetables

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

• 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.

What do communities expect as an impact of local foods?

• to increased the cost of gasoline

• to reduce the cost of gasoline

• to increase hunger and food insecurity

• to reduce hunger and food insecurity

Changes the government makes to the Farm Bill such as the type of food schools can purchase exemplify which influence on food systems.

• contextual/environmental

• social

• political

• economic

The success of any business, from small-scale to multimillion-dollar food industries, depends on:

• shelf life

• consumer willpower

• what people eat

• marketing

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

• the coastal plain

• the triangle

• the mountains and foot hills

• the triad

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 deal with food insecurity in low-income sectors of the community?

• the costal plain

• the sandhills

• the triangle

• the mountains and the foothills

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

• granola bars

• sugary cereals

• milk

• canned milk