Understanding Food Provenance and Processing

What is one of the main benefits of sourcing food locally?

• It is always cheaper than imported food.

• It supports the local economy and reduces food miles.

• It is always organic.

• It requires less packaging.

Why is eating seasonal produce beneficial?

• It is always more nutritious.

• It is available all year round.

• It often tastes better and is more environmentally friendly.

• It is always cheaper.

What are food miles?

• The distance food travels from farm to plate.

• The number of calories in a meal.

• The cost of transporting food.

• The weight of food in pounds.

How does organic farming differ from conventional farming?

• Organic farming uses synthetic pesticides.

• Organic farming avoids synthetic chemicals and focuses on natural processes.

• Conventional farming is always more expensive.

• Organic farming uses genetically modified organisms.

What is the purpose of food labelling and traceability?

• To increase the price of food products.

• To provide consumers with information about the origin and contents of food.

• To make food look more appealing.

• To reduce the shelf life of food.

What is one advantage of manufactured food?

• It is always healthier than fresh food.

• It has a longer shelf life and is often more convenient.

• It is always cheaper than fresh food.

• It is always organic.

Why is food processed?

• To make it less nutritious.

• To improve safety, shelf life, and convenience.

• To increase its weight.

• To make it more expensive.

What does dehydrated food mean?

• Food that has been frozen.

• Food that has had its water content removed.

• Food that is high in water content.

• Food that is cooked at high temperatures.

What is intensive farming?

• Farming that uses minimal resources and space.

• Farming that maximises output through high input of resources.

• Farming that only uses organic methods.

• Farming that is done in urban areas.

Which of the following is an example of reared food?

• Wheat

• Apples

• Chicken

• Carrots