As consumers become more aware of the sources of their food, one immediate concern they raise is the issue of _________; a measure of the distance food travels to reach the end user.

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Food miles is the term used to describe the distance food travels from the point of production to the point of consumption. Consumers are concerned about food miles because of the environmental impact of transportation, including carbon emissions, as well as the potential loss of freshness and nutritional value during prolonged transit. The other options (Meals on Wheels, Kilo-meaters, Fruit-by-the-feet) do not accurately describe this concept.

As Consumers Become More Aware of the Sources of Their