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How Does My Daily Food Belong to a Larger Food System? - Coggle Diagram
How Does My Daily Food Belong to a Larger Food System?
Food Production
Natural resources: water, soil, sunlight, land, energy
People involved: farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers
Products: fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, milk, eggs
Environmental impact: water and land use
My Life: The fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, and meat I eat come from farms and ranches.
Food Processing
Activities: cleaning, preserving, cooking, freezing, packaging
Purpose: food safety, longer shelf life, easier storage and transport
Examples: bread, cereal, yogurt, cheese, juice
My Life: Many foods I eat every day are processed before reaching stores.
Consumption
Buying, preparing, and eating food
Consumer choices influence food demand
Food waste can create environmental problems
My Life: I try to buy only what is needed and avoid wasting food.
Food Distribution
Transportation: trucks, ships, trains, airplanes
Places involved: factories, warehouses, supermarkets
Importance: connects producers and consumers
My Life: My family buys most of our food at supermarkets.
Environmental Impact
Production: water, soil, and energy use
Processing: emissions and packaging materials
Distribution: fuel use and transportation emissions
Consumption: food and packaging waste
My Life: Throwing away food increases environmental impact.
Management and Decision-Making
Farmers decide what food to produce
Companies process and distribute food
Governments create food regulations
Consumers choose products and reduce waste
My Life: Every purchase I make is part of the food system.