For the Love of Food

1. Which initiative helps reduce food waste in supermarkets and restaurants by selling ‘ugly’ or surplus produce at lower prices?

Food Rescue ProgramsImperfect FoodsCommunity GardensUrban Farming

2. Which food preservation method is most effective in reducing food waste?

CanningFreezingDehydrationPickling

3. What percentage of global food production is estimated to be lost or wasted each year, contributing significantly to environmental degradation?

20%30%40%50%

4. Which micronutrient is often lacking in plant-based diets, making it essential to supplement through food choices?

Vitamin CVitamin B12ZincIron

5. What is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions related to food production?

Food transportLivestock productionFood packagingAgricultural machinery

6. Which of these is an example of a circular economy practice in food systems?

Food waste compostingSingle-use packagingMass production of processed foodsMonoculture farming

7. Which nutrient is often lacking in diets that rely heavily on processed foods?

FibreProteinFatCarbohydrates

8. Which of the following foods is rich in antioxidants and has been linked to improved cognitive function?

BlueberriesBananasApplesCarrots

9. Which initiative encourages local consumption of seasonal foods to reduce carbon footprints?

Farm-to-tableFast food chainsGlobal sourcingProcessed food markets

10. Which international agreement aims to achieve food security and improve nutrition while promoting sustainable agriculture by 2030?

Paris AgreementAgenda 2030Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Convention on Biological Diversity

11. What is the theme for World Food Day 2024?

Grow, Nourish, Sustain TogetherZero Hunger by 2030Sustainable Food SystemsFood for All

12. Which innovative practice combines aquaculture and hydroponics to create a self-sustaining food system?

Urban gardeningVertical farmingAquaponicsPermaculture

13. What is one of the leading causes of water scarcity globally related to agriculture?

OverfishingLivestock farmingDeforestationUrbanisation

14. Which of the following is a significant environmental impact of palm oil production?

Increased soil fertilityDeforestation and habitat lossImproved biodiversityLower greenhouse gas emissions

15. What is the term for foods that are highly nutritious and provide more benefits per calorie consumed?

Empty caloriesNutrient-dense foodsProcessed foodsCalorie-dense foods