Where does food come from?
TRUE OR FALSE
Foods that are grown where we live are locally grown.
true
TRUE OR FALSE
Processed foods have more nutrients than fresh foods like fruits and vegetables?
FALSE.
Processed foods have LESS nutrients than fresh foods like fruits and vegetables.
What is it called when...
people catch fish from lakes, rivers or oceans using nets or fishing rods.
fishing
Changing foods by cutting, cooking or packaging so they are ready to eat or sell in the stores.
What is this called?
processing foods
What food is usually fresher?
local or unprocessed food
TRUE OR FALSE
Food that is grown locally causes lots of pollution.
false
Processed foods have __________ in them
preservatives
What is it called when...
people catch animals using a trap - following rules to keep nature in balance.
trapping
Foods that have been changed as little as possible from their natural state, such as fresh fruits and vegetables that are washed and cut.
minimally processed
Give an example of an everyday vs. sometime food.
Everyday food: banana
Sometimes food: chips
What is it called when foods are brought in from another country?
imported food
Preservatives are __________________
Things/chemicals added to foods to prevent them from spoiling or going bad.
What is it called when...
people track and catch wild animals for food - following rules to keep nature in balance.
hunting
Foods that go straight from farm to table are called
unprocessed or fresh foods
Tell me why local food causes less pollution.
Food that is locally grown does not have to travel as far to get to us. It is already in our country!
Give a reason why imported food causes pollution.
Imported food has to be transported from other countries. If the food is coming on a truck, train or plane it is polluting our planet.
Why are processed foods bad for our health?
Processed foods can contain a lot of salt and sugar.
For example, chips have lots of salts and candy has lots of sugar.
What is it called when...
people take fruits and vegetables from plants or eggs and milk from animals.
gathering
Foods that are changed a lot from their natural state, often with added ingredients like sugar, salt and preservatives are called?
Give 3 reasons why it is good to eat healthy food.
1) Eating healthy food can prevent us from getting sick.
2) Eating healthy food makes our bones and teeth strong.
4) Eating healthy food can keep us active during the day.
Give three examples of imported foods.
What is bananas, pineapples, coffee, cocoa, bananas, lemons, oranges...anything that can't be grown in Canada!
Why does processed food cause pollution?
Processed food is made in large factories.
It is packaged in cans, bottles, containers and bags.
This creates a lot of waste!
What is it called when...
fruits and vegetables are picked from the fields when they are ready.
harvesting
Name 3 highly processed foods.
potato chips
french fries
fruit roll ups
cake
Compost is...
A fertilizer that helps plants grow. It is made from decomposing plant matter.
Give two examples of local foods.
peaches
apples
potatoes
broccoli
Food that can stay on a shelf in a store for a long time.
Is that food highly processed, minimally processed or fresh?
highly processed
What is the process of killing livestock (animals) to become meat for food.
butchering
Changing foods by cutting, cooking or packaging so they are ready to eat or sell in the stores.
What is this called?
processing
What are animals taht are raised on a farm for food called?
livestock