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The Impact of Food Production on Human Health

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Which of the following is NOT a major environmental impact of food production?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Water pollution

  3. Air pollution

  4. Soil erosion

  5. Biodiversity loss


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Air pollution is not a major environmental impact of food production. The other options are all major environmental impacts of food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major health impact of food production?

  1. Obesity

  2. Heart disease

  3. Cancer

  4. Stroke

  5. Diabetes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stroke is not a major health impact of food production. The other options are all major health impacts of food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major factor contributing to the environmental impact of food production?

  1. The use of synthetic fertilizers

  2. The use of pesticides

  3. The use of irrigation

  4. The use of genetically modified crops

  5. The use of antibiotics in livestock production


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The use of genetically modified crops is not a major factor contributing to the environmental impact of food production. The other options are all major factors contributing to the environmental impact of food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major factor contributing to the health impact of food production?

  1. The consumption of processed foods

  2. The consumption of sugary drinks

  3. The consumption of red meat

  4. The consumption of fruits and vegetables

  5. The consumption of whole grains


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The consumption of fruits and vegetables is not a major factor contributing to the health impact of food production. The other options are all major factors contributing to the health impact of food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge to sustainable food production?

  1. Climate change

  2. Water scarcity

  3. Soil degradation

  4. Biodiversity loss

  5. Population growth


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Population growth is not a major challenge to sustainable food production. The other options are all major challenges to sustainable food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major opportunity for sustainable food production?

  1. The adoption of agroforestry

  2. The use of cover crops

  3. The use of crop rotation

  4. The use of integrated pest management

  5. The use of organic farming


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The use of organic farming is not a major opportunity for sustainable food production. The other options are all major opportunities for sustainable food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major policy lever for promoting sustainable food production?

  1. The promotion of local food systems

  2. The investment in agricultural research and development

  3. The provision of subsidies for sustainable farming practices

  4. The regulation of food production

  5. The taxation of unhealthy foods


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The taxation of unhealthy foods is not a major policy lever for promoting sustainable food production. The other options are all major policy levers for promoting sustainable food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major consumer choice that can promote sustainable food production?

  1. Buying local food

  2. Buying organic food

  3. Buying fair trade food

  4. Buying less processed food

  5. Buying less meat


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Buying less meat is not a major consumer choice that can promote sustainable food production. The other options are all major consumer choices that can promote sustainable food production.

Which of the following is NOT a major role that food production plays in human health?

  1. Providing nutrients for the body

  2. Protecting against disease

  3. Promoting mental health

  4. Improving physical fitness

  5. Reducing the risk of chronic diseases


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Improving physical fitness is not a major role that food production plays in human health. The other options are all major roles that food production plays in human health.

Which of the following is NOT a major way that food production can be made more sustainable?

  1. Reducing the use of synthetic fertilizers

  2. Reducing the use of pesticides

  3. Reducing the use of irrigation

  4. Reducing the use of genetically modified crops

  5. Reducing the use of antibiotics in livestock production


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing the use of genetically modified crops is not a major way that food production can be made more sustainable. The other options are all major ways that food production can be made more sustainable.

Which of the following is NOT a major way that consumers can reduce their impact on the environment through their food choices?

  1. Buying local food

  2. Buying organic food

  3. Buying fair trade food

  4. Buying less processed food

  5. Buying less meat


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Buying less meat is not a major way that consumers can reduce their impact on the environment through their food choices. The other options are all major ways that consumers can reduce their impact on the environment through their food choices.

Which of the following is NOT a major way that consumers can improve their health through their food choices?

  1. Eating more fruits and vegetables

  2. Eating more whole grains

  3. Eating less processed food

  4. Eating less sugary drinks

  5. Eating less red meat


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Eating less red meat is not a major way that consumers can improve their health through their food choices. The other options are all major ways that consumers can improve their health through their food choices.

Which of the following is NOT a major way that food production can be made more sustainable?

  1. Reducing the use of synthetic fertilizers

  2. Reducing the use of pesticides

  3. Reducing the use of irrigation

  4. Reducing the use of genetically modified crops

  5. Reducing the use of antibiotics in livestock production


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing the use of genetically modified crops is not a major way that food production can be made more sustainable. The other options are all major ways that food production can be made more sustainable.

Which of the following is NOT a major way that consumers can reduce their impact on the environment through their food choices?

  1. Buying local food

  2. Buying organic food

  3. Buying fair trade food

  4. Buying less processed food

  5. Buying less meat


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Buying less meat is not a major way that consumers can reduce their impact on the environment through their food choices. The other options are all major ways that consumers can reduce their impact on the environment through their food choices.

Which of the following is NOT a major way that consumers can improve their health through their food choices?

  1. Eating more fruits and vegetables

  2. Eating more whole grains

  3. Eating less processed food

  4. Eating less sugary drinks

  5. Eating less red meat


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Eating less red meat is not a major way that consumers can improve their health through their food choices. The other options are all major ways that consumers can improve their health through their food choices.

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