foodliteracy
nounUK /ˈfuːdˌlɪtərəsi/
US /ˈfudˌlɪtərəsi/
Knowing about food and how to choose and use it well.
The school teaches foodliteracy so kids can pick healthy snacks.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The skill of reading food labels and understanding ingredients.
Her foodliteracy helped her spot hidden sugar on the label.
3. The ability to grow, prepare, and store food safely.
Grandpa's foodliteracy kept the family garden and kitchen running.
4. Awareness of where food comes from and how it affects the world.
Foodliteracy made the students ask where their lunch came from.