Every year, about one third (1.3 billion tons) of the food produced globally is thrown away. While some people are suffering from hunger, people in other places produce and consume more than they need.
Now, let’s try a quiz!
What are the causes of food loss in poor countries?
A. There are no systems for
refrigerating food and transporting
it quickly so that it doesn’t spoil
after it’s harvested
B. People leave food because they
bought too much or because
they’re fussy
C. People peel too much of the skin
from fruit and vegetables
Next, try the quiz and pick the answers you think are correct.
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