Foodborne Illnesses
This bacteria is commonly found in raw chicken and eggs and can cause diarrhea and fever…
Salmonella
This term means having reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food…
Food Security
This part of a nutrition label tells you how much energy you get from a serving…(Hint:You should have about 2,000 per day)
Calories
This term describes food grown or produced close to where it is sold…
Local Food
Eating food left in the “danger zone” between 40F and 140F for too long increases risk of this…
Bacterial Growth & Getting You Sick
These organizations distribute food to people in need, often using donations…
Food Banks
“% Daily Value” on a label helps you understand how much a nutrient contributes to this…
Daily Diet
Farming without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers is called this…
Organic Farming
The most common foodborne illness is…
Food Poisoning
A “food desert” is an area that lacks access to this type of food…
Fresh & Healthy Food
This nutrient is often limited because too much can increase blood pressure…
Sodium
This practice ensures fishing does not deplete fish populations over time… (Hint:It is *SUSTAINABLE*)
Sustainable Fishing
Washing hands for at least 20 seconds helps prevent the spread of these microscopic disease-causing agents…
Pathogens
This global issue refers to not having enough food due to poverty, conflict, or disasters…
Hunger
Ingredients on food labels are listed in this order…
Highest Concentration to Lowest
“Farm-to-table” emphasizes getting food from farms to consumers with minimal this…
Transport/Processing
Cross-contamination happens when harmful bacteria spread from one surface to another, often involving this common kitchen item…
Cutting Board
Programs like SNAP in the U.S. help families by providing this type of support…
Financial Assistance for Food
This term refers to nutrients like vitamins and minerals that your body needs in small amounts…
Micronutrients
Reducing food waste helps lower this environmental impact…
Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Landfill Waste