Food Loss and Waste Awareness

The video discusses the global issue of food waste, highlighting that 30% of food produced is lost or wasted annually, impacting food security and utilizing significant natural resources. It emphasizes the need for sustainable solutions involving both policy and private sector efforts, considering technological, economic, and social factors.

What percentage of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted each year globally?

• 10%

• 40%

• 20%

• 30%

What is the approximate amount of food lost or wasted annually in terms of tons?

• 2 billion tons

• 1.3 billion tons

• 0.5 billion tons

• 3 billion tons

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of food loss and waste?

• Cultural traditions

• Economic factors

• Technological issues

• Human behavior

Food loss and waste is an issue for which type of countries?

• Only developing countries

• Only industrialized countries

• Both developing and industrialized countries

• Only transition countries

What natural resources are heavily used in food production?

• Wind and solar

• Oil and gas

• Coal and minerals

• Land and water

What is a significant environmental consequence of food production?

• Deforestation

• Soil erosion

• Greenhouse gas emissions

• Air pollution

Who needs to be involved to address food loss and waste effectively?

• Only governments

• Only private sector

• Both governments and private sector

• Only non-profit organizations

What is essential for reducing food loss and waste at a significant scale?

• Increased food production

• Private sector involvement

• Government subsidies

• Public awareness campaigns

What should be considered when developing solutions for food loss and waste?

• Only environmental aspects

• Only economic aspects

• Only social aspects

• Social, economic, and environmental aspects

What is the goal of integrating social, economic, and environmental aspects in solutions?

• To improve technology

• To reduce costs

• To create sustainable solutions

• To increase food production