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WorksheetsFoods 2 - 3.01 Local Foods
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
Why is it important for food and nutrition professionals to understand local food?
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.
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
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.
Grass-fed beef is likely to have what health implication?
higher in calories
leaner and fewer calories
lower in Vitamin E
higher likelihood of contamination
Which food products most likely feature a cartoon character in their ads to appeal favorably to young children?
granola bars
milk
canned food
sugary cereals
The success of any business, from small-scale to multimillion-dollar food industries, depends on:
shelf life
marketing
consumer willpower
what people eat
Which foods are most likely to have more marketing?
processed foods
whole fruits
fresh meats
fresh vegetables
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
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 specialty stores to buy local bread, produce, and meat.
Which region of North Carolina has a strong agriculture industry with large amounts of land being used for pork, poultry, blueberries, sweet potatoes, and watermelon?
the Triangle
the Coastal Plain
the Triad
the Mountains and Foothills
Costs of renting land, hiring labor, and getting credit are all examples of which influence on food systems?
political
contextual/environmental
social
economic
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
Shauna lives in Asheville, North Carolina and is an advocate for purchasing local food. Which food label claim will best guide her decision when she selects food?
Got to be NC
100% Organic
Fair Trade Certified
Grass-Fed
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?
Organic
Made with Organic
100% Organic
GMO-Free
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
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
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
food processing
resource and waste recovery
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)
Which is most likely the correct order of steps in the food supply chain?
preparation and consumption, food production, marketing, food processing
food production, food processing, marketing, preparation and consumption
marketing, preparation and consumption, food production, food processing
food production, food processing, preparation and consumption, marketing
