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Which of the following is a reason why researchers are exploring new food sources for the future?
Which of the following is a reason why researchers are exploring new food sources for the future?
- There is a lack of existing food sources
- The world's population is increasing faster than food production (correct)
- There is a shortage of arable land
- Modern agricultural technology is not efficient
What is a characteristic of insects as a potential food source?
What is a characteristic of insects as a potential food source?
- They are not consumed by a large number of people
- They are difficult to farm and cultivate
- They are low in fat and high in protein, fiber, and minerals (correct)
- They are expensive to produce
When was synthetic lab-grown meat first developed?
When was synthetic lab-grown meat first developed?
- 2050
- 2020
- 2013 (correct)
- 2030
What is the cost of producing a lab-grown meat patty in 2013?
What is the cost of producing a lab-grown meat patty in 2013?
How long do experts predict it will take for lab-grown meat to become affordable?
How long do experts predict it will take for lab-grown meat to become affordable?
Which of the following is a major contributor to food waste in the United States?
Which of the following is a major contributor to food waste in the United States?
What percentage of food items are thrown away by consumers due to confusion about date labels?
What percentage of food items are thrown away by consumers due to confusion about date labels?
Before the 20th century, how did people assess the freshness of food?
Before the 20th century, how did people assess the freshness of food?
What became harder to gauge with the introduction of processed foods in supermarkets?
What became harder to gauge with the introduction of processed foods in supermarkets?
What did grocers in the US use to track how long food had been on the shelves?
What did grocers in the US use to track how long food had been on the shelves?
