extra reading Flashcards
by how much did food availability improve in 2005/2007?
World average per capita availability of food for direct human consumption, after
allowing for waste, animal-feed and non-food uses, improved to 2,770 kcal/person/day in
2005/2007
why do some countries have low food availability?
failures to develop agriculture and limited access to food
produced in other countries
what countries show inadequate food consumption and high levels of undernourishment?
The majority of countries whose population growth is expected to be fast in
the future are precisely those showing inadequate food consumption and high levels of
undernourishment. Most of them are in sub-Saharan Africa
where in sub Saharan Africa has the highest food insecurity?
places where semi-arid agriculture is
predominant and import capacity is limited
what are the predictions for ecpnomic growth for 2050?
global GDP is expected to increase significantly by 2050, with developing countries growing faster than developed ones.
While income gaps between countries may narrow relatively, absolute disparities will persist. Some low-income countries may struggle to reduce poverty and undernourishment, as projections suggest 15 developing nations could still have a per capita GDP below $1,000 in 2050. Consequently, food consumption levels in some regions will remain inadequate, leading to continued food insecurity
what is the expected growth rate of global agriculture?
Global demand for agricultural products is expected to grow at a slower rate of 1.1% per year until 2050, down from 2.2% in previous decades
This slowdown is driven by population growth, rising per capita consumption, and dietary shifts toward more livestock products. However, in countries with already high consumption levels—such as Japan and Russia—food demand may decline as populations shrink.
in what countries is food demand going to decline?
in countries with already high consumption levels—such as Japan and Russia—food demand may decline as populations shrink.
what is meant by countries facing a “double burden”?
many developed and developing countries are facing a “double burden” of malnutrition, where obesity rises even as undernourishment persists, putting strain on healthcare systems.
By 2050, more than half of the global population may live in countries with over 3,000 kcal per person per day, while those in under 2,500 kcal countries may drop to just 2.6% of the world population.
what are developing countries known for importing and exporting in terms of food?
Developing countries have traditionally been net importers of cereals, particularly wheat and coarse grains, while exporting rice. Many large developing nations, such as Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, have become growing net importers.
by how much has food production increased in the past 50 years?
food production has tripled in the past 50 years
