WorksheetsFood waste
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Food is a hot commodity! If we produce food that doesn’t get eaten, what else is wasted?
wildlife
habitat
energy
all of the above
What percent of food never gets eaten worldwide?
30%
50%
10%
85%
What food gets tossed the most?
Fruits, Veggie and Tubers
Milk
Hamburgers
Cereal
What food, when wasted, represents the biggest waste of energy?
Milk
Poultry
Corn
Beef
How much money does the average American spend on food per year that never makes it into meals?
$222
$325
$456
$500
How much seafood goes to waste in the US?
20%
25%
45%
50%
Where does most food go to waste in the US?
on farms
during transportation
in supermarkets
in restaurants and home
What are good ways to reduce food waste?
plan your shopping
freeze your food
use wilted fruits for smoothies, veggies and meat scrap for soup
all of the above
