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What is the purpose of the infographic?

• • to describe some of the consequences of food waste

• • to explain how to avoid food contamination

• • to provide tips for reducing food waste

• • to help people calculate how much they spend on food

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Which food group is most costly in terms of food waste?

• • protein foods

• • grains

• • fruits

• • dairy

The average American family throws away about how much of the food it buys each year?

• • 1/4

• • 1/2

• • 1/8

• • 1/10

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What does Allison Aubrey say about sell-by dates?

• • Sell-by dates should be removed from most foods.

• • A lot of food is safe to eat after its sell-by date.

• • Sell-by dates should be added to fruits and vegetables.

• • Food should never be eaten after its sell-by date.

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What main idea do the selections have in common?

• • Americans waste a lot of food.

• • People cannot know when most food is bad.

• • Meat and poultry have high risks of contamination.

• • Many cities have composting and recycling options.

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