Eat Aware — Final Quiz

You can eat a product after its "use by" date, but you should not consume a product after its "best before" date

• True

• False

Name one great method to preserve food

(a)  

Answer explanation

Freezing, canning, pickling and drying are all great methods to preserve foods.

What is the ideal refrigerator temperature?

• 0°C (32°F)

• 4°C (39°F)

• 5°C (41°F)

• 10°C (50°F)

To avoid waste, you should plan your meals

• a few days ahead

• a few weeks ahead

• a few hours ahead

Recycling is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil and plants.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is the definition of composting. Recycling means that an item is reclaimed and then melted or broken down into raw materials to be manufactured into a new item

The 2 types of composting food are: (please seperate the 2 types with the word "and")

(a)  

“Browns” are more carbon-rich, like egg cartons and dried leaves. Brown materials are typically dry.

• True

• False

Cans, glass, paper, boxes, and plastic bottles ...

• Can be recycled

• Cannot be recycled

Most food banks prefer to receive perishable food

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Most food banks prefer to receive nonperishable food