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Worksheets3.01 Food Systems
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 21mins
Local food, as defined by the United States Farm Bill, must be grown and transported less than:
10 miles, or within the same city
400 miles, or within the same state
1,000 miles, or within the same country
5, 000 miles or within the same continent
Who most likely lives in a food desert?
Tom frequently walks to the farmer's market to buy fruits and vegetables
Quinn drives by three supermarkets on her ride home from work everyday,
Angela walks to a convenience store to buy food
Theo drives to multiple speciality stores to buy local bread, produce and meat
Which foods are most likely to have more marketing?
whole fruits
processed foods
fresh meat
fresh vegetables
Why is it important food and nutrition professionals understand local foods?
Local food is always healthier than non-local food
Local food is always cheaper than non-local food
The law requires nutritionists to know where food comes from and how it was produced.
There is increased consumer interest in where food comes from and how it was produced.
What do communities expect as an impact of local foods?
to increased the cost of gasoline
to reduce the cost of gasoline
to increase hunger and food insecurity
to reduce hunger and food insecurity
Changes the government makes to the Farm Bill such as the type of food schools can purchase exemplify which influence on food systems.
contextual/environmental
social
political
economic
The success of any business, from small-scale to multimillion-dollar food industries, depends on:
shelf life
consumer willpower
what people eat
marketing
Which region of North Carolina has a strong agriculture industry with large amounts of land being used for pork, poultry, blueberries, sweet potatoes, and water melon?
the coastal plain
the triangle
the mountains and foot hills
the triad
Which region of North Carolina has become a cultural center for food, from both agricultural and culinary standpoints, with new farmers markets, community supported agriculture arrangements, restaurants and other food and beverage producers that prioritize local products, but also deal with food insecurity in low-income sectors of the community?
the costal plain
the sandhills
the triangle
the mountains and the foothills
Which food products most likely feature a cartoon character in their ads to appeal favorably to young children?
granola bars
sugary cereals
milk
canned milk
Shauna lives in Asheville, North Carolina and is an advocate for purchasing local food. Which food claim will best guide her decision when she selects food?
Got to be NC
100% Organic
Fair Trade Certified
Grass-fed
Which federally assisted meal program provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children enrolled in public and nonprofit private schools?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
National School Lunch Program
Head Start
Sarah is a single pregnant mom with a two-year old. She needs food assistance for her family. What government program should she apply for?
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Grass-fed beef is likely to have what health implication>?
higher in calories
lower in vitamin E
leaner and fewer calories
higher likelihood of contamination
An apple core is discarded and used to help more apples grow. This is an example of which resource and waste recovery technique?
consuming
preparing
composting
distributing
Farms that raise livestock, dairy, or fish; farms that grow produce; diversified farms; commercial fishing; and all types of gardens exemplify which stage in the food system?
food production
distribution and aggregation
food processing
marketing
Which statement is true about the United States' food system greenhouse gas emissions?
Transportation accounts for 83% of greenhouse gas emissions
Transportation accounts for 11% of greenhouse gas emissions
Production accounts for 11% of greenhouse gas emissions
Production accounts for 6 % of greenhouse gas emissions
A local entrepreneur is selling a hot sauce with 75% of the ingredients being organic. Which is an acceptable label she can use in marketing her hot sauce?
Made with Organic
Organic
100% Organic
GMO-Free
Freezing and canning allow consumers to enjoy foods out of season. At which stage in the food system does this occur?
food production
food processing
marketing
purchasing
Tom uses fresh cherries in a pie that he is baking for his family. This is an example of which step in the food system?
food production
food distribution
preparation and consumption
resource and waste recovery
Which is true about local food?
Local food is linked with increased consumption of vegetables
Selecting local food makes a significant impact on the environment because it travels fewer food miles
Local fresh fruits and vegetables are always cheaper than non-local fruits and vegetables
Local foods are always organic
Feeding the Carolinas takes surplus and fruits and vegetables and gets them to those dealing with hunger and food insecurity. This is an example of an intervention at which step in the food system?
marketing
preparation and consumption
resource and waste recovery
food processing
Costs of renting land, hiring labor, and getting credit are all examples of which influence on food systems?
political
contextual/enviornmenal
social
economic
Which is most likely the correct order of steps in the food supply chain?
preparation and consumption, food production, marketing, food processing
marketing, preparation and consumption, food production, food processing
food production, food processing, marketing, preparation and consumption
food production, food processing, preparation and consumption
