Reading
What is the name of the reading?
The Global Benefits of Reducing Food Loss and Waste
What is the main purpose of the article?
To explain the problems caused by food loss and waste and present possible solutions.
What is the first book of the bible?
Genesis
What does perishable mean?
Likely to decay or go bad quickly.
What percentage of food produced globally is lost or wasted?
One third
How much food is lost or wasted every year, measured in tons?
More than 1 billion tons.
What is the difference between where do food loss and food waste occurs?
Food loss occurs near farms and during the supply chain; food waste happens at retail, hospitality, and household levels.
What is the name of the Coordinadora Académica?
Clauda Rodríguez
What is procurement?
The process of buying products or services.
What can households do before shopping to avoid buying unnecessary food?
Write a shopping list and plan meals.
What is the estimated annual economic cost of food waste?
More than $1 trillion
Why are fruits and vegetables particularly at risk of being wasted?
They are perishable foods and have high nutritional value.
Who painted the mona lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What does malnutrition refer to?
Health problems caused by insufficient food or improper nutrition.
What is the difference between "use-by" and "best-by" labels?
Use-by relates to food safety, while best-by generally indicates quality.
What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions comes from food loss and waste?
Approximately 8–10%.
How does reducing food waste help fight climate change?
It reduces emissions from food production and rotting food and can reduce the need for agricultural expansion.
At what age did Jesus die?
33 years old
What does infrastructure refer to?
Basic physical systems and facilities needed for a society or activity to function.
How can restaurants reduce food waste when designing their menus?
Offer smaller portions and a smaller range of menu items.
hat is the UN's target year for cutting food waste and food losses by half?
2030.
Why does the author mention that food loss and waste could double by 2050?
To emphasize the urgency of addressing the problem.
What is the capital of china?
Beijing/ Peking
What does inflexible mean in the context of procurement requirements?
Not easily changed or adapted.
How can retailers reduce food waste caused by appearance standards?
Accept and sell less-than-perfect-looking produce.