What do communities expect as an impact of local foods?
to increase the cost of gasoline
to reduce the cost of gasoline
to increase hunger and food insecurity
to reduce hunger and food insecurity
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 coastal plain
the triad
the mountains and foot hills
the triangle
Which federally assisted meal program provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children enrolled in public and nonprofit private schools?
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Head Start
National School Lunch Program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Freezing and canning allow consumers to enjoy foods out of season. At which stage in the food system does this occur?
purchasing
food processing
food production
marketing
Who most likely lives in a food desert?
Quinn drives by three supermarkets on her ride home from wor
Angela walks to a convenience store to buy food
Tom frequently walks to the farmer's market to buy fruits an
Theo drives to multiple specialty stores to buy local bread,
. Which is true about local food?
Local food is linked with increased consumption of vegetable
Local foods are always organic.
Selecting local food makes a significant impact on the envir
Local fresh fruits and vegetables are always cheaper than no
0. 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?
food processing
marketing
resource and waste recovery
preparation and consumption
2. 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 prod
the coastal plain
the sandhills
the triangle
the mountains and foot hills
Which is most likely the correct order of steps in the food supply chain?
food production, food processing, preparation and consumptio
food production, food processing, marketing, preparation an
preparation and consumption, food production, marketing, foo
marketing, preparation and consumption, food production, foo
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
economic
social
political
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 -processing
marketing
distribution and aggregation
food production
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
Grass-fed beef is likely to have what health implication?
higher likelihood of contamination
higher in calories
lower in vitamin E
leaner and fewer calories
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
Grass-fed
100% Organic
Fair Trade Certified
The success of any business, from small-scale to multimillion-dollar food industries, depends on:
marketing
consumer willpower
marketing.
shelf life.
An apple core is discarded and used to help more apples grow. This is an example of which resource and waste recovery technique?
composting
consuming
distributing
preparing
Local food, as defined by the United States Farm Bill, must be grown and transported less than:
1,000 miles, or within the same country.
400 miles, or within the same state.
10 miles, or within the same city.
5,000 miles, or within the same continent
Why is it important food and nutrition professionals understand local food?
The law requires nutritionists to know where food comes from
There is increased consumer interest in where food comes fro
Local food is always healthier than non-local food.
Local food is always cheaper than non-local food.
Why is it important food and nutrition professionals understand local food?
Local food is always cheaper than non-local food.
There is increased consumer interest in where food comes fro
The law requires nutritionists to know where food comes from
Local food is always healthier than non-local food.
Costs of renting land, hiring labor, and getting credit are all examples of which influence on food systems?
political
social
economic
contextual/environmental
Which food products most likely feature a cartoon character in their ads to appeal favorably to young children?
sugary cereals
granola bars
canned food
milk
Which statement is true about the United States' food system greenhouse gas emissions?
Production accounts for 6% of 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.
Which foods are most likely to have more marketing?
fresh meats
processed foods
fresh vegetables
fresh fruits