The Omnivore's Dilemma, Chapters 1-5

Front

What is the omnivore's dilemma?

Back

We don't know what we should eat

Front

Which of the following items in a supermarket likely contain corn? Diapers, Soda, Beef, All of these

Back

All of these

Front

Define "processed food"

Back

food which has been changed or preserved through mechanical or chemical operations.

Front

Which food chain produces most of our food?

Back

Industrial

Front

Where do today's industrial farmers get their seeds?

Back

They buy them from large food processing companies

Front

Why must farmers buy new seeds every time they plant?

Back

Because hybrid seeds only work one generation

Front

What does GMO stand for?

Back

Genetically Modified Organism

Front

What is the food that cows, through their rumen, are evolved to eat?

Back

Grass

Front

Why are cows fed corn?

Back

It is cheaper and speeds up their growth

Front

Why is there a corn mill on a feed lot?

Back

To feed the cattle on the feedlot