Book 9, Question 109
Why Do ‘Food Miles’ Matter to Some Families?
Food miles matter to some families because they measure how far food travels to reach you! More distance can mean more fuel use and more pollution. Local, seasonal food can lower miles, but farming methods matter too.
More fun facts
- Food miles are the distance food travels to reach your plate.
- Food miles usually count travel by transport that releases carbon emissions.
- Strawberries grown and sold at a local farm travel very few food miles.
- Oranges shipped from another country rack up many more food miles than local strawberries.
- Growing food in city gardens helps cut food miles.
Questions kids ask
How can my family cut food miles?
Choose local or seasonal food sometimes, or grow a little food at home or in a community garden.