I WONDER - What Is A Plant Based Diet?

The video discusses sustainable food choices, emphasizing that plant-based diets, which include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, are more sustainable than diets high in meat and dairy. Plant-based diets generally have a lower environmental impact, using fewer natural resources like water, land, and energy, and producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the following is considered a sustainable food choice?

• Processed foods

• Plant-based foods

• Fast foods

• Sugary snacks

What type of diet is generally associated with a lower environmental impact?

• High in sugary snacks

• High in processed foods

• Plant-based

• High in meat and dairy

Compared to diets high in meat and dairy, plant-based diets:

• Use fewer natural resources

• Have a higher environmental impact

• Produce more greenhouse gas emissions

• Use more natural resources

Which of the following is a benefit of plant-based diets?

• Reduced use of water and land

• Higher energy consumption

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased land usage

What is a key environmental benefit of plant-based diets?

• Increased water usage

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Higher energy consumption