WorksheetsVirginia Food and Food Insecurity
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following is an accurate description of Food Insecurity?
When a person is unable to obtain a large amount of healthy food on a day-to-day basis
When a person is only able to obtain a sufficient amount of healthy food on a day-to-day basis
When a person is unable to obtain a sufficient amount of healthy food on a day-to-day basis
Approximately how much of all food produced in the US goes to waste each year?
20%
40%
50%
Over 60%
The overharvesting of which Chesapeake Bay animal has resulted in lower water quality and recurring hypoxia?
Blue Crabs
Striped Bass (Rockfish)
Oysters
Atlantic Sturgeon
What Percentage of US Households are Food Insecure? (2022)
6%
10%
13%
20%
Which age group is particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of hunger and food insecurity?
Infants and Toddlers
Teenagers
Middle-Aged Adults
Seniors
Rank the following Virginia Farm Commodities by Ascending Total (Gross) Product
$ $$ $$$ $$$$ $$$$$
Pumpkins
Apples
Chicken Eggs
Corn
Chicken
What are some strategies to reduce food waste during the Fall season, such as using leftovers creatively or preserving foods for later use? (more than 1 right answer)
Eating Out More Often
Composting Food Waste
Throwing Away Food Scraps
Buying "Ugly" Food
Planning Meals
Food rescue organizations play a crucial role in fighting food waste. What is their main focus when it comes to rescuing food?
Recycling and Composting Rescued Food
Selling Rescued Food for Profit
Storing Rescued Food for Future Use
Distributing Surplus Food To Those In Need
Which Virginia crop is celebrated every July during an annual festival in Mechanicsville, Virginia?
Concord Grape
Hanover Tomato
Chincoteague Pear
Mechanicsville Sweet Onion
What is the primary federal program that aims to alleviate food insecurity by providing low-income individuals and families with nutrition assistance?
Social Security
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Medicaid
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
What percentage of US agricultural production (by value) is consumed locally? (2012)
1.5%
4.6%
8.9%
11.2%
Which Virginia crops are currently in season for the month of November?
Apples
Sweet Potatoes
Spinach
Sweet Corn
Onions
Blackberries
