Understanding Food Industry and Regulation

Understanding Food Industry and Regulation

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Education, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video discusses the dual approach to tackling the food industry's influence: grassroots movements and potential government regulation. It highlights the unregulated marketing practices, especially towards children, and the infiltration of unhealthy foods in schools. Grassroots efforts are pushing for change, focusing on schools and children's marketing. Successful initiatives like Alice Waters' Edible Schoolyard and improvements in New York City schools are showcased as examples of positive change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main approaches discussed to tackle the issue of excessive food consumption?

Dietary supplements and exercise

Increased food production and marketing

International trade agreements

Grassroots movements and government regulation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor driving the food industry's self-regulation efforts?

Increased competition from local farmers

Public concern about childhood obesity

Government subsidies

International trade agreements

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the food industry influenced schools according to the transcript?

By offering scholarships

By sponsoring sports events

By providing free meals

By introducing vending machines and snack bars

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant concern regarding food marketing mentioned in the transcript?

Marketing to senior citizens

Marketing to children

Marketing to athletes

Marketing to healthcare professionals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of grassroots efforts against the food industry?

Increasing food exports

Reducing food prices

Improving food packaging

Counteracting marketing strategies targeting children

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is marketing to children considered problematic?

Children have limited purchasing power

Children are easily manipulated

Children are not interested in advertisements

Children prefer homemade meals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Alice Waters' initiative in Berkeley known for?

Teaching children to grow and cook their own food

Organizing food festivals

Providing free school meals

Offering online cooking classes

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