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Waste Not! A Food Saving Adventure

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is meal planning?

a)

Meal planning is a method of cooking food on-site.

b)

Meal planning is the process of organizing food in advance.

c)

Meal planning is the act of ordering food from a restaurant every day.

d)

Meal planning involves eating whatever is available at the time.

2.

How can meal planning help reduce food waste?

a)

Meal planning has no impact on reducing food waste.

b)

Meal planning increases food waste by encouraging bulk buying.

c)

Meal planning is only useful for dieting and not for reducing waste.

d)

Meal planning reduces food waste by promoting efficient purchasing and usage of food.

3.

You’ve opened a carton of milk and it’s getting close to the expiration date. What should you do?

a)

Leave it in the fridge until it goes bad

b)

Throw it away immediately

c)

Make pancakes or smoothies

d)

Eat out every day instead of planning.

4.

What are some creative ways to use leftover rice?

a)

Use it as a decoration for dishes.

b)

Use it to make a smoothie.

c)

Make fried rice with the leftover rice.

d)

Throw it away to avoid waste.

5.

How can you use leftover vegetables in recipes?

a)

Use leftover vegetables only for compost

b)

Use leftover vegetables in stir-fries, soups, casseroles, or salads.

c)

Throw away leftover vegetables

d)

Use leftover vegetables to make desserts

6.

You have a half-eaten sandwich in your lunch box. What is the best way to handle it?

a)

Wrap and store it in the fridge for later

b)

Throw it away right now

c)

Leave it on the counter until it gets moldy

7.

Oh no! Your fruit is getting ripe, and you don't want to eat it. What fun idea can you think of?

a)

Make it into a smoothie

b)

Throw it in the trash

c)

Let it rot in a bowl

8.

How can proper food storage help reduce waste?

a)

Proper food storage increases the amount of food consumed.

b)

Proper food storage reduces waste by extending the shelf life of food and preventing spoilage.

c)

Proper food storage makes food taste worse.

d)

Proper food storage encourages over-purchasing of groceries.

9.

Hello, if you want to keep your fruits fresh and delicious, what is the best way to store them?

a)

Wash the fruit with soap before storing it.

b)

Store the fruit in direct sunlight to enhance the flavor.

c)

Store the fruit in a cool, dry place or in the refrigerator, and separate fruits that produce ethylene from others.

d)

Store all fruits together in a sealed plastic bag.

10.

Do you know the best way to store bread to keep it fresh and tasty? Let's find out!

a)

Store bread in the refrigerator for long-term storage

b)

Store bread in a bread box or paper bag, or freeze in an airtight container.

c)

Store bread in a plastic bag without air holes

d)

Leave bread exposed on the counter without a cover

11.

Why do you think it is important to plan a budget when buying groceries?

a)

It allows unlimited spending on luxury items.

b)

It helps increase impulsive buying.

c)

It is unnecessary if you have a credit card.

d)

It is important to plan a budget when buying groceries to control spending and prioritize essential items.

12.

Hello, wise shopper! What is one fun way to save money while grocery shopping?

a)

Shop without a budget in mind.

b)

Buy ready-made food without checking prices.

c)

Ignore store sales and discounts.

d)

Make a shopping list based on meal planning.

13.

How can making a shopping list help you and your friends reduce food waste?

a)

It encourages buying more items than needed.

b)

Making a shopping list helps reduce food waste by ensuring you only buy what you need.

c)

It allows for spontaneous purchases of new items.

d)

It helps in finding the cheapest products.

14.

What should you do with food that is about to expire? Let's make sure we don't waste it!

a)

Sell food at a higher price

b)

Use, freeze, or donate food if safe; if not, throw it away.

c)

Cook food and serve immediately

d)

Ignore the food and let it expire

15.

How can you involve your family in reducing food waste?

a)

Ignore food expiration dates

b)

Plan meals together and use leftovers creatively.

c)

Buy more groceries than needed

d)

Store leftovers in the pantry instead of the fridge