Food Waste Awareness Quiz

What percentage of food produced globally is wasted each year?

• 33%

• 20%

• 10%

• 50%

What is the main source of food waste in the UK?

• Farms

• Homes

• Restaurants

• Supermarkets

Which of the following is NOT recommended for storing in the fridge?

• Carrots

• Bananas

• Potatoes

• Apples

What is one benefit of freezing bread?

• It loses calories

• It lasts longer

• It becomes softer

• It tastes sweeter

Which ancient technique is used to preserve cabbage as kimchi?

• Drying

• Fermentation

• Canning

• Smoking

What is a potential benefit of bioactive packaging?

• Extends shelf life

• Reduces calories

• Enhances flavor

• Increases food size

In poorer countries, at which stage is food mostly wasted?

• Retail

• Consumption

• Farming

• Distribution

What is a common consumer concern about genetically modified foods?

• They are too expensive

• They are not natural

• They taste bad

• They are hard to find

What mindset shift is suggested to reduce food waste?

• Eating out more often

• Cooking less

• Respecting food more

• Buying more imported food

What is one proposed benefit of growing food locally?

• Increases food prices

• Reduces food variety

• Fosters respect for food

• Decreases food quality