Food Security Basics
What are the four components of food security?
Availability, access, utilization, and stability
Which sector reduces poverty twice as well as others?
Agriculture
What are the two types of malnutrition?
Undernutrition and overnutrition
What organization leads international efforts to defeat hunger?
FAO – Food and Agriculture Organization
What is “extreme poverty”?
living on less than $2.15 per day
What does "availability" mean in the context of food security?
Whether enough food exists
What is Biofortification?
is the process by which the nutritional quality of food crops is improved through agronomic practices, conventional plant breeding, or modern biotechnology
What is malnutrition?
Is the condition that occurs when the body doesn't get the right amount of nutrients
What is Feeding America?
It's a U.S.-based network of food banks helping millions.
What percentage of food is wasted in the U.S.?
30–40%
What is a food desert?
Is an area where people live far from a supermarket or grocery store
What obstacle does bringing biofortified crops to a new community present?
Cultural acceptance, infrastructure, or lack of awareness
Name one health condition linked to obesity
Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, or cancer
What does the Global Agriculture and Food Security Programme do?
Offers financing and policies for global agricultural growth
Which factor contributes to US food insecurity despite abundant food?
Income inequality or food deserts
What coping strategies are typical among American households experiencing food insecurity?
Eating cheaper, less nutritious food or skipping meals
Why does investing in agriculture help lower poverty?
Because it boosts rural economies and food production.
How many children under 5 die each year due to malnutrition?
3.1 million
What role do NGOs play in addressing food insecurity?
Supply resources, training, and assistance for sustainable agriculture.
What is one reason people in the U.S. can’t afford balanced meals?
Low wages, high living costs, or lack of access to affordable, nutritious food
Why can someone who has plenty to eat today nonetheless be food insecure?
Food security also necessitates steady access to food over time.
How can food security be enhanced by empowering women in agriculture?
By increasing productivity, improving household nutrition, and ensuring more equitable food distribution
What is the long-term economic impact of childhood malnutrition on global development?
$20–30 billion is lost annually in global economic development as a result of decreased productivity, health problems, and learning disabilities.
What sustainable goals is this jeopardy support?
1) No poverty
2) Zero Hunger
3) Good Health and Wellbeing
How does food access in rural areas affected by food insecurity relate to transportation?
It limits access to grocery stores and fresh food, forcing reliance on convenience stores with unhealthy options