Farming Foodsteps Bumper Quiz - Fact Check

Which of these is NOT a red meat?
Chicken
Pork
Beef
Lamb
What is the name of the protein which gives red meat the red colour?
Myoglobin
Myosin
Collagen
Elastin
Cattle and Sheep are described as what, in relation to how they digest food?
Monogastric
Ruminant
Herbivore
Nonruminant
What is the name given to stored grass, which farmers harvest in Summer and store until the winter to feed their animals?
Straw
Sawdust
Silage
Slurry
The Quality Meat Scotland Assurance Scheme covers what aspects of livestock care?
Animal feeds
Transportation
Animal Welfare
Auction Marts
Processors
All of the above
What do you call female cattle that have had a calf?
Cows
Bulls
Heifers
Calfs
Grass and rough grazing covers around how much of Scotland's agricultural area?
22%
42%
62%
82%
Around how many jobs are supported by the red meat industry in Scotland?
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
Which are the three main gases emitted into the atmosphere by livestock farming activities?
Carbon Dioxide
Hydrofluorocarbons
Nitrous Oxide
Methane
What does this describe: "the process by which carbon is incorporated into the soil through plant intake, lifecyle and decomposition"?
Photosynthesis
Carbon sequestration
Biogenic carbon cycle
Diffusion
All sheep, cattle and pigs in Scotland have ear tags to ensure traceability. What do cattle have in addition?
Branding
A microchip under their skin
Passports
Tags round their tails
What is the name of the chemical reaction which occurs both, when cooking meat at a high temperature, and when making silage?
Protein bonding
Maillard reaction
Caramelisation
Emulsification
NHS LiveWell recommend we can eat up to how much cooked red and processed meat per week?
400g
500g
600g
700g
What percentage of teenage girls fail to achieve the minimum iron intake?
12%
22%
32%
42%
Which of these red meats is a RICH source of vitamin B12 (which helps us fight fatigue)?
Pork & Beef
Lamb & Beef
Pork & Lamb
Pork, Lamb & Beef
Plant based foods rich in which vitamin helps to improve absorption of heam iron?
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B3
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Food waste is a major contributor of carbon emissions. In the UK, how much food is wasted?
1/4
1/2
1/5
1/3
Scotland's climate and topography are perfect for growing grass to feed cattle and sheep. Which of the other benefits does grass have (click all that apply)?
Provides stability to the soil & sequesters (absorbs) carbon.
Increases soil erosion & topsoil losses.
Provides an ecosystem both above and below the ground.
Reduces flooding.
Which of the main food groups (Eatwell Guide) does red meat sit in?
Starchy food
Dairy
Protein
Fruit & Vegetables
Beef, Pork and Lamb are all a rich source of Zinc. What does help with (select the two that apply)?
Regulates blood sugar levels.
Helps our immune system.
Helps with fertility and reproduction.
Aids growth.
What does this Specially Selected Pork logo mean (tick all that apply)?
The meat has been sustainably born, reared and processed in Scotland.
The food is certified gluten free.
Every part of the chain from farm to processor has met a strict set of rules/assurance standards.
The pig farmers producing this meat will have an annual inspection from the Scottish SPCA.
In Scotland, meat is sourced from within the UK and also imported from abroad. Why is it important to know where your meat comes from (select all that apply)?
It's not important - all meat is produced equally.
Countries have different standards of animal welfare - the UK has one of the highest standards in the world.
Food produced nearer to where we live has lower food miles.
Meat produced globally varies in its carbon emissions/environmental impact.
Different cuts of meat should be used for different dishes - your local butcher can help decide which cut is best. What lamb cut would be best for slow-cooked roast dinner?
Neck
Loin
Leg
Which of these options would be the least healthy way to cook red meat?
Grilling
Oven cooking
Deep fat frying
Shallow frying
Scotland's beef, lamb and pork producers make an important contribution to the country's economic sustainability. How much do they contribute to the annual GDP of Scotland?
Around 2.3 million
Around 2.3 billion
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