Food Security & Insecurity Flashcards
What does it mean to be food secure?
Consistent access to enough nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life.
What is food insecurity without hunger?
No lack of food, but the quality and variety of available food are limited, leading to poor nutrition.
What is food insecurity with hunger?
Regular hunger is experienced due to inadequate access to food.
What does availability mean in food security?
The presence of sufficient food, considering cost, variety, location, accessibility, and quality.
What does access mean in food security?
Having the necessary resources (e.g., financial means, transportation, storage) to obtain food.
What is food use in the context of food security?
Knowledge and resources required for appropriate food selection, preparation, and consumption, including sanitation and safe water.
What is stability in food security?
Ensuring consistent access and availability of food over time, crucial for long-term food security.
How is food security monitored in Australia?
Using a single-item tool every 3 years, focusing on the sufficiency of food intake rather than the severity of food insecurity.
What are the societal benefits of food security?
Improves health, well-being, and productivity of individuals, families, and communities.
How does food waste mitigation contribute to food security?
Optimising food production, distribution, and consumption reduces waste, benefiting those in need and the environment.
What are key prevention and mitigation strategies for food security?
Mitigating overproduction.
Reducing food waste.
Addressing climate change for a more resilient and sustainable food system.
Why is food security considered a complex issue?
It involves individuals, communities, and the environment, requiring a multidimensional approach addressing availability, access, quality, utilisation, and stability.
A multidimensional approach ensures everyone has access to _______, _______, and _______ food to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
safe, nutritious, sufficient
What economic factors contribute to food insecurity?
Poverty, unemployment, and underemployment.
How do access and distribution affect food insecurity?
Geographic access issues, such as food desserts, limit availability of food in some regions
How do agricultural factors influence food insecurity?
Crop failure and land degradation reduce food availability
What environmental factors impact food security?
Climate change & natural disasters
What political and policy factors contribute to food insecurity?
Conflict, instability and trade policies
What social and cultural factors play a role in food insecurity?
Gender inequality and cultural practices
How do infrastructure and technology impact food security?
Transportation, storage and processing issues can hinder food access & distribution
How do health factors affect food security?
Limited healthcare access, illness and disease reduce the ability to secure & utilise food effectively
