Food Flashcards
1
Q
What is food surplus
A
An area wheee the food supply exceeds (is greater than) the demand
2
Q
What is food security
A
Access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life
3
Q
Food insecurity
A
Not enough access to affordable and nutritious food
4
Q
Food deficit
A
An area where the amount of food needed (demand) is more than what is available
5
Q
Famine
A
A widespread, serious, shortage of food. In the worst cases it can lead to starvation and even death.
6
Q
Food miles
A
The distance covered supplying food to consumers
7
Q
Local food sourcing
A
Buying food that is grown closer to your home meaning it travels shorter distances
8
Q
Describe calorie intake of LICs compared to HICs
A
HICs have a higher calorie intake than LICs
