Where Does Your Food Come From?

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

• Factories

• Farms

• Supermarkets

• Restaurants

Where do some fish and seafood come from?

• Fish farms

• Forests

• Deserts

• Mountains

Why are foods grown in your country fresher?

• They are cheaper

• They do not have to travel very far

• They are grown in greenhouses

• They are picked early

What is one benefit of eating locally grown foods?

• They are more expensive

• They have more nutrients

• They are less tasty

• They are harder to find

What is a disadvantage of imported foods?

• They are always organic

• They travel from other countries

• They are always cheaper

• They are always fresher

Why might you have to buy foods from far away?

• Local farms grow all foods year-round

• Local farms may not grow certain foods year-round

• Imported foods are always better

• Imported foods are always cheaper

How can you find out where your food comes from?

• By asking the cashier

• By reading grocery store signs, produce stickers, and package labels

• By guessing

• By checking online

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 water

What is a common source of seafood besides fish farms?

• Deserts

• Oceans and lakes

• Mountains

• Forests

What is one reason imported foods might be necessary?

• They are always fresher

• They are always cheaper

• Local farms may not grow certain foods year-round

• They are always more nutritious