Understanding food waste

What are the causes of food waste in wealthier countries? (Choose all that are correct)

• They produce more food than the demand

• They have more money than other countries

• They have better climate than poor countries

• Consumers buy more food than they can eat

What are the causes of food waste in poor countries? (Choose all that are correct)

• They have less money than wealthy countries to buy food

• The lack of storage facilities leads to food turning bad

• Food is damaged due to poor harvesting technique

• People in poor countries cannot finish the food they buy

How can farmers improve food production?

• Increasing the use of fertilizers

• Increasing insects and pests in farmlands

• Improving the quality of the soil

• Making the farmland warmer

Below are some solutions to food waste. Put them in the correct stages.

Groups:

(a) Food production

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(b) Storage

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(c) Transportation

• Improve harvesting technology

• Improve food preservation technology

• Use more durable packaging

Supermarket can alleviate food waste by accepting the sales of ___________ food.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What can you do to reduce food waste? Explain your answer.

(Useful vocab: cope with, deal with, alleviate, tackle, solve)

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1