KIDS QUIZ
FOOD AND COOKING
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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it’s the wrong shape
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it’s too expensive
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farmers need fertilizer
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -One-third of all food in the United States goes uneaten. EPA estimates that in 2019, about 96 percent of households’ wasted food ended up in landfills, combustion facilities, or down the drain to the sewer system. The remainder was composted.
Detailed explanation-2: -Food waste exists across the food supply chain, thanks to pests and mold, poor climate control and household waste. “Imperfect” produce is often turned away by grocery stores for not meeting strict cosmetic standards – making up around 40% of total food waste.
Detailed explanation-3: -The fruits and vegetables that do not meet market standards end up in the various places; some are used for nutrient cycling, others left to rot in fields, but most end up in the landfill.