Question of the Week

Question:
What percent of the U.S. food supply is wasted?

Answer:
30% to 40%

Questions to think about:

• Is food waste an issue in your family?

• How does “Sell by date” lead to unnecessary food waste? What steps are being taken to fix this situation?

• What are some ideas that you can use to reduce the amount of food that you/your family waste?

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics