Food Security Flashcards
What is the definition of food security?
Food security means having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
What are the human and physical factors which influence food security?
Human factors include economic stability, infrastructure, and political stability. Physical factors include climate, soil quality, and water availability.
How can we measure world patterns of access to food?
World patterns of access to food can be measured using indicators like the Global Hunger Index and average daily calorie consumption.
What are the differences between Malthus and Boserup’s theories about the relationship between population and food supply?
Malthus believed that population growth would outpace food supply leading to famine, while Boserup argued that technological advances would increase food production.
Define the term ‘carrying capacity’
Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an environment can sustainably support.
Describe one attempt to achieve food security: Changing food production methods
Changing food production methods: This includes adopting sustainable agriculture practices to increase food production while conserving resources.
Describe one attempt to achieve food security: Technological developments
Technological developments: Innovations like GM crops and precision farming can increase food production efficiency.
Describe one attempt to achieve food security: Small scale bottom-up approaches
Small scale bottom-up approaches: Localized, community-led initiatives aimed at improving food security through sustainable practices.
Describe one attempt to achieve food security: Ethical Consumerism
Ethical Consumerism: Choosing to buy products that are ethically produced and environmentally sustainable to support food security.
