Health Risks
What are adults at risk to with food insecurity?
infectious diseases, injuries, poor oral health, and even depression and anxiety.
What is the purpose of this system? (Social Safety Net)
was developed to prevent people falling into deep poverty
Does hunger happen in Canada?
Yes
What province in Canada has the highest rate of food insecurity?
Alberta had the highest rate at 20.3% in 2021
What can we do to help reduce food insecurity?
Address financial/ economic issues which are heavily tied to food insecurity
Find a local food bank and donate funds, food or volunteer
Help support the current solutions to make sure as many people as possible don’t go hungry because as of now there is no ultimate solution to this problem
What mental affects does food insecurity cause?
Food insecurity increases chances of undergoing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and other mood disorders for adults and youth.
What does the Social Safety Net provide?
provides financial support on federal, provincial and municipal levels.
What is food insecurity?
when someone has inadequate access to food due to financial difficulties
What is severe food insecurity?
missing meals, minimizing intake of food, and possibly going multiple days without eating.
Are food banks effective?
Yes, an analysis concluded that there is no substantial proof that food banks are the most effective at solving the issue.
Food insecure adults die about how many years earlier than normal?
about 9 years earlier
What has been happening to the social safety net in the last few decades?
gaps in our social safety net have increased significantly, becoming less useful for the unemployed
Food insecurity can be....
Older, single women living on disability income support who can purchase adequate food in the beginning of the month, but has to live on crackers or noodles at the end
Single parent who skips eating to make sure their child has food when coming back from school
Lower income families, or those who rely on social assistance are more likely to be unable to afford goods and services
Or your own example.
What province in Canada has the lowest rate of food insecurity?
Quebec had the lowest rate at 13.1%
What 2 mental health problems are children most likely to be influenced by?
hyperactivity and inattention
How many Canadians lived in food insecure households in 2021?
5.8 million (including 1.8 million children)
Why do Indigenous people turn to grocery stores?
Ongoing loss of rights make traditional practices difficult, putting pressure on Indigenous hunting and fishing.
What does poor nutrition and diet increase the risk of?
increases risks of diseases like diabetes, as well as other multiple problems.
What is marginal food insecurity?
Worrying about running out of food based on a lack of money for it.
What is moderate food insecurity?
Deciding in the quality or quantity of food based on a lack of money.