Key Terms
What is the term for consistent access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food?
food security
Name one population in Canada that faces high rates of food insecurity.
Northern Indigenous communities
Name one environmental benefit of buying local food.
Reduced transportation emissions
Which level of government runs the Nutrition North Canada program?
The federal government
What is the goal of a food bank?
Providing emergency food support
A region with limited access to affordable and nutritious food is referred to as?
food desert
Which factor is commonly associated with food deserts in urban areas?
The lack of public transportation
What kind of food is grown near where it is consumed?
Local food
Name one food assistance program provided in Ontario schools.
The Student Nutrition Program
Name one innovative solution for food access in remote areas.
A mobile food market or community freezer
What does “seasonal availability” refer to?
When food is naturally harvested during specific times of the year
What does Canada’s Food Policy aim to improve?
Access to healthy, affordable, and sustainable food?
What is one benefit of eating seasonally available foods?
fresher taste or lower cost
What does Canada’s Food Policy aim to improve?
Access to healthy, affordable, and sustainable food
What is one way students can help reduce food waste in schools?
A share table, composting, or planning lunches better
What is the opposite of food security?
food insecurity
How does the government support low-income families in accessing food?
Through subsidies, food banks, and community support programs.
What is a common challenge when relying only on local food?
limited variety, seasonal availability, or expensive prices
How does the government support low-income families in accessing food?
Through subsidies, food banks, and community support programs
Name one program or initiative that rescues surplus food in Canada.
Second Harvest
Define food sovereignty in the context of Indigenous communities.
The right to control traditional food systems, land, and practices
Suggest one way provincial governments could further address food insecurity.
Expanding meal programs, funding mobile markets, or improving income supports
How can local food systems promote food security?
By making communities more self-reliant and resilient.
Suggest one way provincial governments could further address food insecurity.
Expanding meal programs, funding mobile markets, or improving income supports
Suggest two community-level solutions to improve food availability.
community gardens and school meal programs