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Name three government initiatives to reduce environmental impact of food packaging

Plastic shopping bag levy (2002), Landfill levy increase (2023), Re-turn bottle return scheme (2024)

Outline four ways consumers can reduce environmental impact.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Avoid excess packaging, Buy loose fruit and vegetables, Buy recycled packaging, Bring own shopping bag, Choose eco-refill products, Use

Give two environmental disadvantages of plastic.

Non-biodegradable, Made from crude oil, Dangerous to animals if disposed of incorrectly

Give two advantages of plastic packaging.

Moisture proof, Lightweight, Cheap to produce, Durable, Can be printed on

Name two types of plastic used in food packaging.

Polystyrene (PS), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)

Give two disadvantages of paper packaging.

Easily damaged, Does not reseal well, Disintegrates when wet, Deforestation

Give two advantages of paper packaging.

Cheap to produce, Lightweight, Can be printed on, Recyclable, Biodegradable

Give two disadvantages of metal packaging.

Heavy to transport, Easily dented, Expensive to produce, Non-biodegradable

Give two advantages of metal packaging.

Protects from contamination, Withstands heat processing, Easy to stack, Recyclable

Give two disadvantages of glass packaging.

Heavy to transport, Easily broken, Expensive to produce, Non-biodegradable

Give two advantages of glass packaging.

Protects from contamination, Withstands heat processing, Recyclable, Reusable, Contents visible

List five characteristics/properties of good food packaging.

Safe, Strong, Hygienic, Recyclable, Biodegradable, Easy to open, Easy to reseal, Attractive, Moisture proof, Odourless

Give two ways packaging provides convenience.

Easy to open, Easy to reseal, Easy to transport, Easy to store, Easy to stack

List 3 functions of food packaging

Protection, Convenience, Preserve food, Marketing purposes, Carry information

A person wants to improve their digestive health. Which type of functional food could help them?

Foods containing probiotics e.g. probiotic yoghurt drink

A spread claims it “helps lower cholesterol.” What has likely been added to it?

Plant sterols or stanols

True or False- There are the same regulations for GM foods world wide

False

True or False- Probiotics lower cholesterol

False

True or False- Plant sterols help lower cholesterol

True

True or False- GM crops can be made to resist pests

True

True or false- All functional foods are genetically modified

False

True or False- GM foods are banned in the EU

False

What is meant by food security?

When people have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food at all times.

Why are some people concerned about “super weeds”?

Weeds may become resistant to herbicides, making them harder to control.

Name the body responsible for food safety in Ireland.

Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI)

If a food has over ____ percent GM foods in the EU it must be clearly labelled.

0.9%

Give one reason why crops are genetically modified.

To increase yield, resist pests, resist drought, improve nutrition, reduce pesticide use.

What is a genetically modified food?

Foods produced from plants that have had changes introduced into their DNA.

What does GM stand for?

Genetically Modified.

Name one benefit of consuming functional foods.

Improved gut health, reduced cholesterol, improved immunity, prevention of deficiencies.

Why is folic acid important during pregnancy?

Prevents neural tube defects e.g. spina bifida

What is the function of plant stanols and sterols?

Help lower cholesterol

What do probiotics help to maintain?

Healthy gut bacteria / helps digestion.

Give one example of a functional food.

probiotic yoghurt, fortified cereal, omega 3 added to eggs, dairy spreads with plant sterols.

What is a functional food?

Food which has added nutrients, it goes beyond basic nutritional value