LAND ANIMALS
The average number of land animals killed for food every hour in the world
a) 5 million
b) 7 million
c) 9 million
d) 11 million
What is c) 9 million
Each day, about 220-250 million land animals are killed globally for the food industry alone. It is estimated that 140,000 chickens are slaughtered every minute.
The incidental catch of non-targeted species
a) cross-catch
b) by-catch
c) false-catch
d) whoops
What is b: by-catch?
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization estimates that 85% of marine fish are either fully exploited or overfished. Similarly, many fisheries throughout the world throw away more fish than they keep. This incidental catch of non-target species—known as bycatch—is harmful to many species.
The number of people employed by agriculture in the U.S.
a) 18 million
b) 22 million
c) 24 million
d) 26 million
What is b) 22 million
This makes up 10.4% of the total U.S. workforce.
Globally, 40% of the population works in agriculture and it is the single largest employer in the world.
The food that gets thrown away the most
a) fruit, veggies, tubers
b) milk
c) pantry starches
d) frozen meat
What is a) fruit, veggies, tubers
For potatoes, store them in a dark place. If they start to sprout, you can cut them up and plant them in your yard!
Bananas and apples are some of the most wasted fruits. You can freeze both to use later.
Did you know you can eat the banana peel? You can blend, fry, bake, or boil them. The riper the banana, the sweeter the peel becomes.
The percentage of food that does not get eaten worldwide in a year
a) 10%
b) 30%
c) 50%
d) 85%
What is b) 30%
Heck! About a third of the planet’s food goes to waste. It happens in every link of our food supply chain—from the fruit that never makes it off the farm to the vegetables you forgot were in your fridge.
Americans discard more food than any other country - nearly 40% of all food, and up to 50% of produce is thrown out.
How long it takes for US farm animals to produce 7 million pounds of excrement
a) 1 minute
b) 5 minutes
c) 30 minutes
d) 45 minutes
What is a) 1 minute
Global meat production is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than all of the trains, cars and airplanes in the world combined.
The amount of seafood that goes to waste in the United States per year
a) 20%
b) 25%
c) 45%
d) 50%
What is c) 45%
Between 40% and 47% of seafood goes to waste in the US. In fact, of all the animal-derived products, seafood goes to waste most often. While some of this loss occurs on the boat, most occurs in supermarkets and home kitchens.
TIP: Buy frozen seafood. Most seafood is frozen on the boat and during shipping, only to be thawed for retail display. Ha! You thought! Purchasing seafood while it’s still frozen and cooking it from frozen helps maintain its quality longer.
The total amount of freshwater used for agriculture globally
a) 60%
b) 70%
c) 80%
d) 90%
What is b) 70%
Agriculture is a major user of ground and surface water, accounting for approximately 70 percent of the Globe's. South Asia is the highest at 91.2%; Europe is the lowest at 35.7%. A 15% increase in water withdrawls is expected by 2050 to feed a growing population
The food that wastes the largest amount of energy if thrown away
a) corn
b) milk
c) poultry
d) beef
What is d) BEEF
It takes about 25 times more energy to produce a calorie of beef than to produce one calorie of corn for people to eat. Animal proteins tend to require more energy—and land and water—to produce than plant proteins.
The estimated number of people who were malnourished across the world in 2021
a) 356 million
b) 649 million
c) 828 million
d) 937 million
What is c) 828 million
This is 9.8% of the world's population, with the majority of the world’s hungry people live in developing countries.
Nearly 2.3 billion people (29.3%) faced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2021.
The percentage of all US pharmaceuticals that are sold to farms for animal antibiotics, as of 2019
a) 31%
b) 45%
c) 66%
d) 82%
What is d) 66%
yikes! It has ranged from 60-75% over the last 10 years
The largest producer of fish in the world (includes fishing and farming)
a) China
b) India
c) Indonesia
d) Norway
What is a) China
China produces 58.8 million metric tons of fish per year (about 10,000 blue whales). They account for 1/3 of the world's total fish production.
China is also the top consumer of fish, consuming 2.3 million metric tons per year.
The U.S. produces 5.3 million metric tons of fish per year.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The deadline for achieving the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals
What is 2030
There are 14 goals: No Poverty; Zero Hunger; Good Health and Wellbeing; Quality Education; Gender Equality; Clean Water and Sanitation; Affordable and Clean Energy; Decent Work and Economic Growth; Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure; Reduced Inequalities; Sustainable Cities and Communities; Responsible Consumption and Production; Climate Action; Life Below Water; Life on Land; Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions; and Partnerships for the Goals.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The origin of the term 'vegan'.
What is the first and last letters of 'vegetarian'
In 1944, Donal Watson (founder of the Vegan Society) coined the term to create his orthodox version of vegetarianism.
The country that is the most food sustainable according to the global food sustainability index
a) Canada
b) Sweden
c) Luxembourg
d) Australia
What is b) Sweden
France scored an overall 76 out of 100
Japan, Canada, and Finland were right behind France with 75-76 points.
The U.S. was 30th with 66 points. We ranked 75th out of 78 in sustainable agriculture. Ouch!
The gallons of water needed to produce one pound of beef
a) 500
b) 1,800
c) 2,600
d) 3,500
What is b) 1,800
98% goes to watering the grass, forage, and feed that cattle consume over their life
The number of people in the world that rely on fish for their primary protein source
a) 500 million
b) 700 million
c) 1.5 billion
d) 3 billion
What is d) 3 billion
As the largest traded food commodity in the world, seafood provides sustenance to billions of people worldwide. Approximately three billion people in the world rely on both wild-caught and farmed seafood as their primary source of protein.
The number of farms in the US
a) 1,000,000
b) 1,900,000
c) 3,450,000
d) 4,000,000
What is b) 1,900,000
While the number of farms has reduced sine 2016, the average size of farms has increased.
This diet was ranked as the #1 plant-based diet by US News
a) Mediterranean diet
b) Flexitarian diet
c) MIND diet
d) Ornish diet
What is b) Flexitarian Diet
Plant-based diets are an approach that emphasize minimally processed foods from plants, with modest amounts of fish, lean meat and low-fat dairy, and red meat only sparingly.
Flexitarian is a type of vegetarian diet, like lacto-vegetarian or pesco-vegetarian diets, that isn't as strict as a classic vegetarian diet. With a flexitarian diet, also known as a semi-vegetarian diet, you don't have to follow a completely meat-free lifestyle to reap the health benefits associated with vegetarianism. Instead, you can choose meatless meals most of the time, but still enjoy a burger or steak on special occasions
The percentage of the world's energy consumption that goes to the food sector
a) 15%
b) 27%
c) 30%
d) 38%
What is c) 30%
The food sector accounts for around 30 per cent of the world’s total energy consumption and accounts for around 22 per cent of total Greenhouse Gas emissions.
While substantial environmental impacts from food occur in the production phase (agriculture, food processing), households influence these impacts through their dietary choices and habits. This consequently affects the environment through food-related energy consumption and waste generation.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The name of the Secretary for the Department of Agriculture under #45
Who was Secretary Sonny Perdue
Yes, the man from the Perdue Farms family. One of the largest chicken, turkey, and pork processing companies in the US. Great.
The amount of food needed for a tuna to gain one pound in weight
a) 8 pounds
b) 12 pounds
c) 15 pounds
d) 18 pounds
What is c) 15 pounds
The acreage of US land portioned for agriculture
a) 750,000,000
b) 900,000,000
c) 1.5 million
d) 3 million
What is b) 900,000,000
There are 2.43 billion acres of land in the US. This number has slightly reduced from 902,680,000 in 2016 to 878,560,000 in 2023
The number of companies that produce plant-based foods (as of 2020):
a) 400+
b) 500+
c) 600+
d) 800+
What is d) over 800
Global sales generated $6.1 billion in 2022. Small potatoes compared to the conventional meat industry, which was valued at $897 billion in 2022.
The country with the highest level of vegetarianism
a) Israel
b) India
c) Taiwan
d) Italy
What is b) India
India is ranked top in the world with 38% of the total population being vegetarians. Vegetarianism in the region became popular after the introduction of Buddhism and Jainism which was around 6th Century BC. Both of the religions have the concept of ahimsa which emphasizes on respect and non-violence to all forms of life.
People are drawn to vegetarianism for a multitude of reasons, some of which include religion, ethical motivation, health, environmental conservation, economic factors, dislike of meat, and culture.
Around 4% of Americans are vegetarian, which has been steadily decreasing since 1999, when the number was ~6%. 1% are Vegan.