Food Systems

Food supply chain order:

• production, processing, preparation, marketing

• preparation, production, marketing, processing

• production, processing, marketing, preparation

• marketing, preparation, production, processing

Which NC region is a cultural center for food and has food insecurity in low-income sectors?

• sandhills

• coastal plain

• mountains & foothills

• triangel

Making a pie with fresh local cherries is an example of what step in the food system?

• waste recovery

• preparation

• production

• distribution

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

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.

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 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

Shauna lives in Asheville, North Carolina and is an advocate for purchasing local food. Which food claim will best guide her decision when she selects food?

• Got to be NC

• 100% Organic

• Fair Trade Certified

• Grass-fed

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

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

• National School Lunch Program

• Head Start

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?

• Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

• Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

• Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)