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How much food do American schools waste annually, as stated in the passage?

• 80 billion pounds

• 5.3 billion pounds

• 530,000 tons

• 1,500 tons

What percentage of total food waste in the United States comes from schools?

• 3%

• 6.6%

• 20%

• 40%

Which greenhouse gas is produced when food decomposes in landfills?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

• Oxygen

What is one solution mentioned in the passage to reduce food waste in schools?

• Increasing portion sizes

• Implementing share tables

• Eliminating cafeteria meals

• Reducing meal prices

How much water is required annually to produce the food that Americans waste?

• 21 trillion gallons

• 18 trillion gallons

• 35 trillion gallons

• 8 trillion gallons

The average American family of four throws away approximately $1,500 worth of food annually.

Food waste in schools costs districts an estimated $1.2 billion each year.

When food decomposes in landfills, it produces methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

The EPA has set a national goal to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030.

Schools that implemented food waste awareness programs saw reductions of up to 35% in cafeteria waste.