Global Food Systems Quiz

How many firms control 28 per cent of all food production?

• 15

• 10

• 5

• 20

What is the main argument of TNCs for using genetically modified (GM) crops?

• To limit consumer choices

• To meet growing demand for food production

• To increase food prices

• To reduce food production

What is the main purpose of artificial additives in food and drink?

• To reduce shelf life

• To lower production costs

• To extend shelf life

• To decrease attractiveness

What percentage of bakery items and salad sold in bags are thrown away by supermarkets?

• Over 60%

• Over 40%

• Around 20%

• Less than 10%

How many people in the world are overweight?

• Around 5 billion

• Around 500 million

• Around 3 billion

• Around 1.9 billion

What is the main use of almost half of all the grain harvested worldwide?

• Waste disposal

• Human consumption

• Animal feed, biofuels, or raw materials for industry

• Food processing

What is the main impact of cheap processed foods according to the text?

• Reduces TNC profits

• Affects health and raises TNC profits

• Has no impact

• Improves health

What is the main concern regarding the global population and food demand?

• Increasing food waste

• Decreasing food production

• Meeting the increased demand

• Reducing food consumption

What is the main impact of food TNCs on the lives of the undernourished population?

• They are largely invisible to the TNCs

• They are given priority by the TNCs

• They are provided with free food by the TNCs

• They are not affected by the TNCs

What is the main concern regarding the use of GM foods according to the text?

• Indirect entry into the food chain

• Increased production costs

• Limited consumer choices

• Decreased demand for food production