U.S. Statistics
What percentage of counties within the U.S. have food-insecure families?
A.) 55%
B.) 75%
C.) 100%
D.) 95%
C.) 100%
Name three types of community organizations that help provide healthy food access in our communities.
Examples include -
Local Food Banks
Urban/Community Gardens
Meals on Wheels Programs
Local Farmers Markets
Community Dinners/Meals
What are the two key facets that go into an area being categorized as a food desert?
A.) Low-Income
B.) Low-Access
What does the acronym WIC stand for?
Women, Infants & Children Food Assistance Program
True or False:
Dark chocolate that's 70% cocoa or more actually contains more caffeine per ounce than coffee.
True
How many American households struggle with food insecurity?
A.) 7 million households
B.) 10 million households
C.) 15 million households
D.) 12 million households
A.) 7 million
What is the name of the student-led and run food bank located here at OSU?
Buckeye Food Alliance
What is the label given to a food-insecure area where lessened food access is thought to be planned through systemic discrimination and inequities?
A.) Food Desert
B.) Food Apartheid
B.) Food Apartheid
What is EBT and what is it used for?
EBT is Electronic Benefit Transfer and it allows a person to pay for food using SNAP benefits
Which fast food chain has the most locations in the world?
McDonald's
What is the total number of Americans who are food insecure?
A.) 7 million
B.) 28 million
C.) 50 million
D.) 47 million
D.) 47 million households
This organization is located in downtown Columbus and is made up of a two-acre 12 site community farm.
Franklinton Farms
How many classified food deserts are there in the U.S.?
A.) 10,000
B.) 8,500
C.) 7,500
D.) 5,000
C.) 6,500
What does the acronym SNAP stand for?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Fill in the blank:
Apples are made up of ____% air
A.) 35%
B.) 25%
C.) 50%
D.) 40%
B.) 25%
How many American children struggle with food insecurity?
A.) 18 million
B.) 22 million
C.) 14 million
D.) 8 million
C.) 14 million
This local organization is based in Licking County and provides opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilites to take an active role in gardening.
Together We Grow
A median family income at or below ____ % of the statewide or metropolitan area median family income qualifies an area as a food desert.
A.) 30
B.) 70
C.) 50
D.) 80
C.) 6,500
What does the acronym CSFP stand for?
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
What year was the Hostess Twinkie created?
A.) 1950
B.) 1947
C.) 1924
D.) 1930
D.) 1930
What percentage of Ohio State students will struggle with food insecurity?
A.) 15%
B.) 40%
C.) 25%
D.) 20%
A.) 15% or 7,000 students
How many meals does the Mid-Ohio Food Collective provide every day to Ohioans?
A.) 100,000
B.) 200,000
C.) 150,000
D.) 170,000
D.) 170,000
Fill in the Blanks:
At least 500 persons and/or at least 33 percent of the population live more than ____ mile in an urban setting and ____ miles in a rural setting from a supermarket or large grocery store.
A.) 1 , 10
B.) .5 , 10
C.) 1 , 12
D.) .5 , 12
A.) 1 , 10
Which of the following is NOT a primary focus of the U.S. Farm Bill?
A.) Nutrition assistance programs like SNAP
B.) Funding for agricultural research and innovation
C.) Regulation of international trade tariffs
D.) Conservation programs to support sustainable farming
C.) Regulation of international trade tariffs
How many pounds of potato chips does the average America consume in a year?
A.) 10 lbs
B.) 8 lbs
C.) 6 lbs
D.) 4 lbs
C.) 6 lbs