Strategies for Reducing Food Waste at Home
This quiz will test your knowledge about strategies for reducing food waste at home.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of food waste at home?
- Overbuying food
- Improper storage
- Cooking too much food
- Eating out too often
What is the best way to store fruits and vegetables to prevent spoilage?
- In the refrigerator
- On the counter
- In the pantry
- In the freezer
Which of the following is a good way to use up leftover vegetables?
- Make a stir-fry
- Add them to a soup or stew
- Roast them in the oven
- All of the above
What is the best way to store bread to prevent it from going stale?
- In the refrigerator
- On the counter
- In the pantry
- In the freezer
Which of the following is a good way to use up leftover rice?
- Make fried rice
- Add it to a soup or stew
- Use it as a side dish
- All of the above
What is the best way to store cheese to prevent it from molding?
- In the refrigerator
- On the counter
- In the pantry
- In the freezer
Which of the following is a good way to use up leftover meat?
- Make a stir-fry
- Add it to a soup or stew
- Use it as a sandwich filling
- All of the above
What is the best way to store eggs to prevent them from going bad?
- In the refrigerator
- On the counter
- In the pantry
- In the freezer
Which of the following is a good way to use up leftover pasta?
- Make a pasta salad
- Add it to a soup or stew
- Use it as a side dish
- All of the above
What is the best way to store milk to prevent it from going sour?
- In the refrigerator
- On the counter
- In the pantry
- In the freezer
Which of the following is a good way to use up leftover yogurt?
- Make a smoothie
- Add it to a soup or stew
- Use it as a marinade
- All of the above
What is the best way to store butter to prevent it from going rancid?
- In the refrigerator
- On the counter
- In the pantry
- In the freezer
Which of the following is a good way to use up leftover cheese?
- Make a grilled cheese sandwich
- Add it to a soup or stew
- Use it as a topping for pizza or pasta
- All of the above
What is the best way to store nuts to prevent them from going rancid?
- In the refrigerator
- On the counter
- In the pantry
- In the freezer
Which of the following is a good way to use up leftover bread?
- Make croutons
- Add it to a bread pudding
- Use it as a base for a pizza
- All of the above