Foods 3.01 Food Systems Questions and Answers Graded A+

Foods 3.01 Food Systems Questions and Answers Graded A+ A food system is like a spider web bc there are many _ parts Interconnected How is "local" food defined? There is no single definition of local food Which of the following is an example of direct marketing? U-pick operations What is the definition of standard? Description of acceptable practices and inputs used in production and/or processing What is the definition of certification? Verification of compliance What is the definition of label? Used a communication to the end user Only products that have been certified by a usda approved __party certifier can be called Third What is not a reason for why food is transported? Personal preference Approximately how much of all food harvested is wasted? 30-40 percent At what points in the food system can the waste of food be prevented? Consumption, after and before harvest All of the following contribute to food waste except which example? People too carefully estimate how much food they will need and do not purchase enough food for their weekly needs Areas with limited access to healthy food are called Food deserts Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, especially carbon dioxide and methane are called Greenhouse gas emissions May be either raw agricultural products or processed products, provided that they are the forms that are sold or distributed for human consumption and infested for nutrient properties Food commodity Consistent access to enough safe, nutritious food for an active, healthy life, without resorting to emergency food programs, scavenging, or stealing is called: food security A complex and interconnected processes involved in keeping people fed is called: food system Building relationships with customers, raising brand awareness, developing new products, promoting food products through advertising, and even paying grocery stores for prominent shelf space, all with the goal of promoting sales is called: food marketing An activity by an individual or group which aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions. advocacy A distance over which a food item is transported from producer to consumer, as a unit of measurement of the fuel used to do this. food miles Genetically modified organisms refer specifically to foods where the DNA has been modified by technology. GMOs A USDA certification program that recognizes farms and processors for preserving natural resources, supporting animal health