Definitions + Conceptual Framework

Question 1

Definition of ‘hunger’ (3)

Answer 1

1. craving/urgent need for food or specific nutrient
2. uneasy sensation due to lack of food
3. weakened condition due to prolonged lack of food

Question 2

Definition of ‘hidden hunger’

Answer 2

lack of vitamins/minerals (micronutrient deficiency)

Question 3

What is food insecurity?

Answer 3

limited or uncertain AVAILABILITY of NUTRITIONALLY ADEQUATE + SAFE foods

or limited/uncertain ability to ACQUIRE acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways

Question 4

What is food security according to FAO? (5 parts)

Answer 4

physical + economic access
to sufficient, safe, nutritious food
that fits with dietary needs/preferences
allows for active + healthy life
for ALL people at ALL times

Question 5

What is FAO?

Answer 5

Food and Agriculture Organization

Question 6

The types of capital (5)

Answer 6

Natural (natural resources)
Physical (tools, facilities)
Financial (savings and earnings)
Human (knowledge, abilities)
Social (social networks)

Question 7

The environments that influence food security: (3)

Answer 7

physical environment
social environment
policy environment

Question 8

Potential problems with physical environment:

Answer 8

climate change
soil degradation
lack of water
lack of infrastructure

Question 9

Potential problems with social environment:

Answer 9

inequal land distribution
conflict
dependence

Question 10

Potential problems with policy environment:

Answer 10

lack of funding to fight hunger
unstable food markets
political instability