Where Does Your Food Come From?

Where do foods made from fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and meat come from?

• Factories

• Farms

• Supermarkets

• Restaurants

What is one benefit of eating foods grown in your country?

• They are more expensive

• They are fresher and have more nutrients

• They are harder to find

• They are less tasty

Why might you need to buy imported foods?

• They are always cheaper

• Local farms grow all foods year-round

• Some foods are not available locally when seasons change

• Imported foods are always healthier

Where can you find information about where your food comes from?

• On the internet

• On grocery store signs, produce stickers, and package labels

• By asking your friends

• By guessing

What is one environmental benefit of eating locally grown foods?

• They cause more pollution

• They cause less pollution to transport

• They require more packaging

• They use more energy to produce

What is a fish farm?

• A place where fish are caught from the ocean

• A place where fish are raised and harvested

• A type of grocery store

• A type of restaurant

Which of the following is NOT a reason to buy local foods?

• They are fresher

• They support local farmers

• They are always cheaper

• They have more nutrients

What is one reason some foods are imported from other countries?

• They are always healthier

• They are not grown locally during certain seasons

• They are always more delicious

• They are easier to cook