SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY
SUSTAINABLE FOOD CONSUMPTION
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Question
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The date-based method of labeling food adds to the problem of food waste since many people throw away food that is still safe to eat.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In an effort to reduce food waste, it is important that consumers understand that the dates applied to food are for quality and not for safety. Food products are safe to consume past the date on the label, and regardless of the date, consumers should evaluate the quality of the food product prior to its consumption.
Detailed explanation-2: -Behavioural study on consumer choices linked to date marking The presence of the “best before” date also reduces the likelihood of consumers throwing away foods before the end of the period indicated on the food labels.
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