Food Loss and Waste Quiz

How can we prevent food loss and waste?

• We should buy more fast-food, we don't have to prepare it at home.

• We can eat more spicy food, it is so delicious!

• We must not throw away food which can be reused.

• We should eat in restaurants, so not to throw away food at home.

What are 'leftovers'?

• It's food that is left after eating a meal.

• These are the food items left on the buffet when we leave the restaurant.

• It's a recipe for a yummy cake.

• These are apples we left on the table.

Who should care about food waste?

• Only parents because they do the shopping.

• Only those in the family who cannot finish their meal.

• Only the domestic worker who prepares / cooks the meals.

• Everyone should be aware of food wasting because it's our common responsibility.

In what ways we can waste less food?

• We should buy food, which we don't like eating e.g. broccoli.

• We should drink more water instead of eating meals.

• We should think wisely before meal if we are really capable for eating it.

• We should buy a bigger fridge.

What can we do with leftovers after lunch?

• We can reuse them in another dish.

• We can put them into the cupboard for another few days until we want to eat again.

• We should leave them out for pets and strays to eat.

• We should throw them away because they will stink the fridge out!

Which way of using leftovers is not correct?

• Store food properly in your fridge.

• Don't be tempted with 'buy one, get one free' deals

• Throw away your leftovers.

• Ask for only as much as you can eat.

What you shouldn't do while shopping?

• Check what you have at home before you shop.

• You must buy a lot of products on special sales only.

• Make a list of products you want to buy to prevent from buying unneeded things.

• Check the expiry dates on products which you want to buy.

What kind of food do we waste the most?

• Fruit, vegetables

• Sweets

• Dairy products

• Herbs and spices

Who can teach others about food waste.

• Only teachers

• Only parents

• Each of us

• Doctors

Which of the following is NOT a reason that food waste contributes to climate change?

• Uses a lot of resources

• Uses a lot of energy to transport and keep cold

• Food releases methane when decomposing

• People are getting pickier with their food choices