Food Waste Quiz

What is food waste?

• Food that is NOT eaten

• Making a sandwich

• Eating out of a trash can

• Giving food to a raccoon

What percentage of food is NOT eaten in the US?

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

• 50%

What percentage of food IS EATEN in the US?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

True or False: The United States produces the MOST amount of food waste?

• True

• False

Which of these options is best to combat food waste?

• Eating Leftovers

• Not overeating

• Picking uglier vegetables/fruit

• All of the above

Where does food waste occur?

• Homes

• Restaurants

• Grocery Stores

• ALL

What does biodegradable mean?

• something alive

• Something that can be broken down naturally with bacteria

• banana

Taking inventory of your pantry and refridgerator is a great way to

• stop food waste

• organize

• find new food

• clean

How many people will face hunger in the United States?

• 1 out of 8

• 1 out of 10

• 1 out of 20

• 1 out of 40

True or False: Nearly half of fruits and vegetables get thrown out

• True

• False