Food Security and Food Waste Flashcards
What are the four aspects of food security?
Accessibility, Availability, Adequacy, and Acceptability.
What does “accessibility” in food security mean?
Physical and economic access to food through buying, growing, or trading.
Why is there food insecurity despite enough food globally?
Uneven distribution of food causes 1 in 8 people to lack adequate nutrition.
What percentage of global food production is wasted?
40% of food produced goes to waste.
What happened to food waste during COVID on farms?
Farmers dumped milk and turned fresh vegetables into mulch due to bulk buyers stopping deliveries.
What is the purpose of France’s food waste law for supermarkets?
To prevent supermarkets from discarding food waste by pouring bleach or other practices.
What is the “Too Good to Go” app in the GTA?
n app that sells surplus food at discounts to reduce waste.
How does food waste contribute to greenhouse gases?
Decomposing food in landfills produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
How does poverty affect food security in Canada?
Minimum wage and rising costs make basic needs unaffordable, forcing reliance on processed, high-sodium, high-sugar foods.
How does inflation contribute to food insecurity?
Food prices continue rising, leading 46% of Canadians to prioritize cost over nutrition.
Why is food insecurity higher in rural areas?
Limited access to services, higher transportation costs, and fewer programs.
What is the link between food insecurity and education?
Economic struggles reduce access to education on food literacy, like reading labels, budgeting, and preparing nutritious meals.
How does isolation contribute to food insecurity?
Remote areas face high costs for transported food, limited grocery stores, and mobility issues for residents.
What percentage of food bank users in Canada are children?
33%, despite children being only 20% of the population.
How has food bank usage in the GTA changed?
Visits increased by 86% from 2022 to 2024.
