Food Waste: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, what percentage of food produced for consumption globally never gets eaten?

• 40%

• 50%

• 20%

• 30%

What is the estimated percentage of the U.S.'s available food supply that gets wasted every year?

• 50%

• 20%

• 40%

• 30%

If all the food currently getting thrown into the landfill every year was instead diverted into meals for those in need, how many people could be fed?

• 1 billion

• 1.5 billion

• 2 billion

• 1.8 billion

What percentage of global emissions is estimated to be responsible for by food waste?

• 5%

• 6%

• 7%

• 8%

What is the rank of food waste emissions if it was a country?

• Third

• Fourth

• Second

• First

What is the main area where food waste is generated in the United States?

• Before the point of sale

• During production

• After the point of sale

• During transportation

What is one reason for on-farm food loss according to the video?

• Harsh weather conditions

• Insect infestation

• Lack of water

• Poor soil quality

What is one way grocery stores create the illusion of abundance according to the video?

• Overbuying food

• Using boxes and props

• Reducing prices

• Limiting the variety of products

What is the main contributor to household food waste in the United States?

• Overbuying

• Expiration dates

• Lack of storage space

• Inadequate cooking skills

What is one solution at the individual level to minimize food waste according to the video?

• Buying more food than needed

• Ignoring expiration dates

• Throwing food in the trash

• Composting expired food