Indigenous Food Systems and Health

What percentage of food consumed worldwide today originated from indigenous agricultural systems in the Americas?

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

Which of the following foods is NOT mentioned as originating from the Americas?

• Potatoes

• Corn

• Wheat

• Blueberries

What term describes inequality in a food system resulting from discriminatory planning and policy decisions based on race, class, and geography?

• Food Insecurity

• Food Desert

• Food Apartheid

• Food Scarcity

In the "Three Sisters" planting method, what role do beans play for the corn?

• They provide shade for the corn

• They fertilize the soil with nitrogen

• They attract pollinators for the corn

• They protect the corn from pests

What is Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)?

• A modern scientific approach to environmental management

• A cumulative body of knowledge and beliefs about living beings' relationship with their environment

• A set of ancient farming techniques

• A system for predicting weather patterns

According to a 2017 Michigan State University poll, what percentage of Americans rarely or never seek information about where their food was grown or how it was produced?

• 24%

• 36%

• 48%

• 60%

What was the approximate population of North American bison by the end of the 19th century, after being in the tens of millions earlier in the century?

• Over 100,000

• Around 50,000

• Under 1,000

• Extinct

What did the federal government call the food rations supplied to Native American tribes to prevent starvation?

• Nutritional Aid Packages

• Emergency Food Supplies

• Articles of Subsistence

• Welfare Provisions

What happened to the cultural and spiritual identities of Native Americans when they were moved to Oklahoma?

• They quickly adapted to the new environment without significant changes.

• Their identities were based on the land they were forced to leave, making adaptation difficult.

• They immediately found new ways to practice their traditions in Oklahoma.

• Their cultural practices were easily translated into the new geographic area.

What is a significant reason for the current health disparities in Native communities?

• Lack of interest in healthy eating habits.

• The legacy of the destruction of indigenous food systems.

• Limited access to modern medical facilities.

• A natural predisposition to certain diseases.