Food System & Nutrients

The Food System consists of the sectors of:

• farming, processing, distribution, retail, research

• processing, production, research, data & consumption

• waste management, protection & sustainability

• production, processing, distribution, consumption & research

The production sector is largely concerned with?

• Agriculture & fisheries industries

• Processing food to make it edible

• Primary & secondary processing techniques

• Agriculture & milling of grains

The consumption sector of the food system is concerned with?

• How food gets delivered to consumers

• Future food developments

• Anyone who buys or consumers goods or services

• Consumer trends and market research

Principles affecting the food system include:

• Sustainability, fair trade & environmental protection

• HACCP, waste management & fair trade

• Sustainability, waste management & production

• Sustainability, waste management & protection

Which sector of the food system is involved with marketing, merchandising & selling?

• Distribution

• Consumption

• Processing

• Production

Fairtrade advocates for:

• Better terms of trade for farmers in developing countries

• Better work conditions for farmers in developing countries

• Protecting children & supporting local communities

• ALL of the above

Food protection is about ensuring safe food. Eat safe Brisbane is an example of:

• Federal Government protection

• Local council protection

• Queensland Government protection

• A federal food safety program

Which vitamin helps the absorption of iron?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

The functions of fat include:

• Providing concentrated energy & protecting vital organs

• Providing essential amino acids & warmth

• Providing concentrated energy & soluble fibre

• Protecting vital organs & building strong bones and teeth

Essential amino acids are manufactured by the human body.

• True

• False