Ch. 14 Food Security Flashcards
What is food insecurity?
Lack of access to safe and nutritious foods
Contributes to poor academic performance and increased disease risk
Outcomes of chronic hunger
Concern in childrens
- risk of infection
- Fatal consequences of illness
- Impaired growth and development
Main reason for hunger
Lack of money and poverty
Describe the poverty-obesity paradox
Food deserts lack fresh items and have more packaged and processed foods
Some more nutritious foods cost more
This leads to obesity
What can lead to food security? (4 steps)
Availability
Access
Utilization
Stability
What is SNAP?
Supplemental nutrition assistance program
Formerly know as food stamps program
What is the WIC program?
Special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children
What is NSLP
National school lunch program
What is a sustainable food system?
- Meets current needs without compromising future food needs
- dependent on agriculture, food production and consumer behaviors
Is economic, environmentally safe and socially conscious
What is biodiversity
Preserve various species soil and water
Minimizes impact on climate
What foods produce the most greenhouse gasses?
Large live stock like cows, second most is dairy
The least is fruits and veggies
How to eat more sustainably
Eat fresh unprocessed food Buy local Choose organic Cut down on industrial meat and dairy consumption Reduce food waste
What are GMO’s
Generically modified organisms
Enhance sustainability
No evidence of danger but environmental concerns
Pros and cons of GMO
- increased vitamin content of food
- Improved taste and texture
- faster growing plants and animals
Cons:
- genetic changes that are unexpected and harmful
- Plants may be less resistant to some pests and more susceptible to others
What is required for a food to be labeled organic?
- Plant or animal products
- no use of artificial pesticides
- Can be contaminated with bacteria
- USDA regulation
Needs to be 70% or more to qualify
