Areas of surplus and areas of defecit Flashcards
1
Q
famine
A
a widespread, serious, shortage of food, in the worst cases it can lead to starvation and even death
2
Q
food insecurity
A
being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food, more than 800 million people live everyday with hunger or food insecurity
3
Q
food security
A
when people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life
4
Q
undernutrition
A
when people do not eat enough food to cover their needs for energy and growth, or to maintain a healthy immune system
