Food Supply Overview

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the Food Supply lecture, focused on agriculture, food types, production, and technology.

Food Supply

The total amount of food available for consumption in a certain area.

Agriculture

The practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for growing crops and rearing animals for food.

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)

Any organism whose genetic material has been altered using gene engineering techniques.

Organic Food

Food produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and genetically modified organisms.

Subsidies

Financial support extended by the government to help the agricultural sector.

Food Waste

The discarding or destruction of food that is safe and nutritious for consumption.

Food Science

The study of the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food and the causes of food deterioration.

Food Technology

The application of food science to the production, preservation, packaging, distribution, and use of food.

Synthetic Pesticides

Chemicals used to kill or manage pests that are produced artificially, rather than occurring naturally.

Crops

Cultivated plants grown for food, usually harvested for consumption or sale.

Midterm Exam

A test covering the material taught during the first half of a course.

Market Value

The total economic worth of a product based on supply and demand in the marketplace.