Unit 19 FNDH

A person who purchases a quick meal at the local drive-through is not really a food consumer. True False

False

All locally grown food is sustainably grown. True False

False

Animals that consume low-dose antibiotics in their feed gain less weight than those consuming antibiotic-free food. True False

False

Annabelle wants to start growing organic crops on her conventional farm. She has to stop applying non-organic approved pesticides, fertilizers, etc. for at least one growing season before she can get organic certification. True False

False

In an organic animal operation, animals cannot be vaccinated against disease. True False

False

In the U.S., humans consume a significant proportion of the food crops grown. True False

False

Marker-assisted breeding is the same thing as GMO breeding. True False

False

One of the key characteristics of sustainable agriculture is that farming methods can be uniformly applied across the country no matter what the environment. True False

False

Organic agriculture and sustainable agriculture are the same thing. True False

False

Organic farming is free from all pesticides. True False

False

The USDA is responsible for regulating the safety of all domestic and imported foods. True False

False

By the year 2050, the world's population is expected to increase by another 2 billion people. Half of those will be born in ________________ and another 30% will be born in ________________.

Sub-Saharan Africa South/Southeast Asia

Chronic use of antibiotics in food animals can increase the risk of development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria passing to humans. True False

True

Family-owned farms still make up the majority all farms in the United States. True False

True

Large farms owned by giant corporations can make it difficult for small farms to stay in business. True False

True

More than 75 percent of American farms generate gross revenues of less than $50,000 per year. True False

True

One of the roles of the Food and Drug Administration to protect our food supply from causing consumers food-borne illnesses. True False

True

Overcrowding in confined animal feeding operations can cause animals to display self-harming behaviors. True False

True

Pests (weeds, insects, viruses, etc) eventually adapt to pesticide use. True False

True

Standardization of animal production has increased the amount of animals that can be produced on a single farm. True False

True

Vertical integration is when the entire supply chain of an agricultural practice is owned entirely by one company. True False

True

Whether or not you buy local, eating a plant-based diet promotes environmental health. True False

True

Which of the following are characteristics of sustainable agriculture? [mark all correct answers] a. Economic viability b. Vertical integration c. Social & community vitality d. Industrial modeling e. Economies of scale f. Environmental stewardship

a c f

Which of the following are on the "Dirty Dozen" list? [mark all correct answers] a. apples b. oranges c. watermelons d. cucumbers

a d

Match the items. The task is to match the lettered items with the correct numbered items. Appearing below is a list of lettered items. Following that is a list of numbered items. Each numbered item is followed by a drop-down. Select the letter in the drop down that best matches the numbered item with the lettered alternatives. a. This label indicates that the flock was provided shelter in a building, room, or area with unlimited access to food, fresh water, and continuous access to the outdoors during their production cycle. The outdoor area may or may not be fenced and/or covered with netting-like material. This label is regulated by the USDA. b. Multiple labeling programs make claims that animals were treated well during the production cycle, but the verification of these claims varies widely. These labeling programs are not regulated. c. These animals receive a majority of their nutrients from grass throughout their life, while organic animals' pasture diet may be supplemented with grain. Also USDA regulated, the label does not limit the use of antibiotics, hormones, or pesticides. Meat products may be labeled as organic if qualified. d. Due to the number of variables involved in these agricultural systems, the USDA has not developed a labeling policy for these products. e. This label indicates that the flock was able to freely roam a building, room, or enclosed area with unlimited access to food and fresh water during their production cycle. 1. Free-range 2. Cage-free 3. Grass-fed 4. Pasture-raised 5. Humane

a e c d b

The current US agricultural system is set up to benefit... a. ...the production of commodity crops. b. ...the production of fruits and vegetables. c. ...small farm operations. d. ...sustainable agriculture practices.

a. ...the production of commodity crops.

Which of the following are stakeholders in food systems? [mark all correct answers] a. Large-scale farmers b. Small-scale farmers c. Consumers d. Agriculture industry

a. Large-scale farmers b. Small-scale farmers c. Consumers d. Agriculture industry

Which of the following would NOT be a characteristic of industrialization on a modern farm? a. Planting seeds by hand b. Use of chemical fertilizers c. Use of a GPS monitoring system in farm equipment to reduce waste d. A concentrated animal feeding operation.

a. Planting seeds by hand

If the food label says "made with organic ingredients," then a. the food contains at least 70 percent organic ingredients. b. the food is composed entirely of organic ingredients. c. the food contains at least 95 percent organic ingredients. d. the food contains less than 70 percent organic ingredients.

a. the food contains at least 70 percent organic ingredients.

Genetically modified crops are planted on _________________ percent of the world's arable (farmable) land. a. 6 b. 11 c. 32 d. 96

b. 11

How has the number of farms in the United States changed over the past few decades? a. It has increased. b. It has decreased. c. It has remained the same. d. It is difficult to estimate.

b. It has decreased

What percentage of an average American's income is spent on what he or she eats today? a. less than 5% b. between10% to 15% c. around 20% d. over 25%

b. between10% to 15%

Match the items. The task is to match the lettered items with the correct numbered items. Appearing below is a list of lettered items. Following that is a list of numbered items. Each numbered item is followed by a drop-down. Select the letter in the drop down that best matches the numbered item with the lettered alternatives. a. sustainable agriculture b. organic agriculture c. conventional (modern) agriculture 1. system of agriculture characterized by technologically advanced inputs which include the use of synthetic chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides and genetically modified organisms. 2. federally regulated standards for farming that includes reliance on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost, and biological pest control. 3. system of agriculture that emphasizes the production of food, fiber, or other plant or animal products using farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare.

c b a

What percentage of an American's food is imported? a. 5-10% b. 10-15% c. 15-20% d. 20-25%

c. 15-20%

Over the past 15 years, we have lost __________ heritage (heirloom) animal breeds. a. 15 b. 125 c. 190 d. 500

c. 190

A food can be labeled as "organic" if ________% of its ingredients are organic. a. 75 b. 85 c. 95 d. 100

c. 95

________ is the application of biological techniques to living cells in order to alter their genetic makeup. a. Biocytology b. Biochemistry c. Biotechnology d. Biotoxicology

c. Biotechnology

Agricultural subsidies in the US do not support those farmers which grow... a. commodity crops. b. feed animals. c. fruits and vegetables. d. corn.

c. fruits and vegetables.

What is the estimate for the time it takes to regenerate one inch of nutrient-rich topsoil? a. 1 year b. 50 years c. 100 years d. 500 years

d. 500 years

Which of the following are advantages of modern agricultural practices? a. High production output per unit of input. b. Has created a relatively inexpensive food supply c. Has extended the shelf life of many food products. d. All of these are advantages.

d. All of these are advantages.

Which of the following are consequences of converting more and more land to agricultural use? a. Lack of year-round plant cover promotes erosion and topsoil loss. b. Loss of year-round plant cover and land compaction reduces the ability of water to penetrate soil. c. Deforestation increases the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. d. All of these are consequences

d. All of these are consequences

Which of the following could be considered limitations to the concept of organic agriculture? a. Organic agriculture can be imported, traveling thousands of miles from farm to fork. b. Organic products are almost always more expensive than conventionally grown products. c. Large corporations are making highly processed organic foods. d. All of these could be considered limitations.

d. All of these could be considered limitations.

Which of the following would NOT be an advantage of mono-cropping? a. Allows for larger harvests with less use of resources. b. Production of greater yields by reducing competition from other plants. c. Allowing for greater use of light and space. d. Increased vulnerability to a disease wiping out an entire crop.

d. Increased vulnerability to a disease wiping out an entire crop.

Which of the following has an impact on the environment when used in farming? a. pesticides b. antibiotics c. manure d. all agricultural resources have effects

d. all agricultural resources have effects

What is a challenge faced by modern US farmers? a. unpredictability of weather-related events b. demand for low food prices c. high costs of farming d. all of these are challenges

d. all of these are challenges

Which of the following are food preservation practices? a. pickling b. canning c. irradiation d. all of these are food preservation processes

d. all of these are food preservation processes

Which of the following is not scientifically proven result of genetic modification in plants? a. bigger plants b. greater yield c. disease resistance d. cancer in humans

d. cancer in humans

The techniques that include the handling or treating of food to prevent spoilage and/or illness are called food ______________ while the techniques that involve transforming raw ingredients into packaged foods are called food ____________.

preservation processing