Objective summarization of an informational text

What is the primary environmental issue discussed in the passage regarding food waste?

According to the EPA, what is the largest source of food waste in the United States?

• Schools

• Households

• Food service industry

What percentage of total U.S. food waste comes from schools?

• 3%

• 6.6%

• 20%

• 40%

Which greenhouse gas is primarily produced when food decomposes in landfills?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Methane

• Ozone

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

• Increasing portion sizes

• Implementing share tables

• Eliminating cafeteria meals

• Reducing menu options

American schools throw away approximately

The average American family of four discards about $

Food waste is responsible for approximately

Schools with food waste awareness programs saw reductions of up to

The EPA's national goal is to reduce food waste by