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Food provenance

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How does the food we eat affect the environment?

The environmental impact of food production and consumption, including food miles, carbon footprint, packaging, seasonality, locally produced food and the effects of food transport and intensive farming.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition on the environmental impact of food, including food miles, carbon footprint, packaging, seasonality, locally produced food and the effects of food transport.
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How is raw food processed into the products we buy, and how is it preserved?

How food is processed and produced, including primary and secondary processing, the production of staple foods such as flour, milk and cheese, fortification, and methods of food preservation.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition on how food is processed and produced, including primary and secondary processing, staple foods such as flour, milk and cheese, fortification and food preservation.
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Where does our food come from and how is it grown, reared and caught?

Where and how foods are grown, reared and caught, including intensive and organic farming, free-range systems, sustainable fishing, genetic modification, and what food provenance means.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition on where food comes from and how it is grown, reared and caught, including intensive and organic farming, free-range systems, sustainable fishing and genetic modification.
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How can we make food production and our own food habits more sustainable?

Sustainability of food, including food security, sustainable production and consumption, reducing food waste in the home and industry, recycling and composting, and the impact of food waste.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition on the sustainability of food, including food security, sustainable production and consumption, reducing food waste, recycling and composting.
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