The Future of Food
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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?

  • 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?

  • 2050
  • 2020
  • 2013 (correct)
  • 2030
  • What is the cost of producing a lab-grown meat patty in 2013?

    <p>$330,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do experts predict it will take for lab-grown meat to become affordable?

    <p>A decade or two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major contributor to food waste in the United States?

    <p>Individual households</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of food items are thrown away by consumers due to confusion about date labels?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before the 20th century, how did people assess the freshness of food?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What became harder to gauge with the introduction of processed foods in supermarkets?

    <p>Food freshness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did grocers in the US use to track how long food had been on the shelves?

    <p>Packaging codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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