Food Flashcards
Aeroponics
Growing plants in an air or mist environment without the use of soil
Biotechnology
The manipulation (through genetic engineering) of living organisms to produce useful commercial products (such as pest resistant crops and new bacterial strains).
Famine
A widespread, serious, shortage of food. In the worst cases it can lead to starvation and even death.
Food insecurity
Being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. More than 800 million people live every day with hunger or food insecurity.
Food security
When people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life.
Hydroponics
A method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil.
Irrigation
Applying water to land in order to supply crops and other plants with necessary water.
Permaculture
A system of agricultural and social design principles based upon directly using patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems.
Sustainable development
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable food supply
Food that is produced in ways that avoid damaging natural resources, provide social benefits such as good quality food and safe and healthy products, and contribute to local economies.
Undernutrition
This occurs when people do not eat enough nutrients to cover their needs for energy and growth, or to maintain a healthy immune system.
Urban farming
The growing of fruit, herbs, and vegetables and raising animals in towns and cities, a process that is accompanied by many other activities such as processing and distributing food, collecting and reusing food waste.
