lec 16

Question 1

what is food security

Answer 1

“when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life” according the WORLD FOOD SUMMIT 1996

Question 2

what are the four dimensions of food security

Answer 2

availability: there is a sufficient amount of food through domestic prod, imports, or food aid

access: indiv have adequate income to buy food (influenced by economic factors)

utilization: food is put to good use ie people are healthy and prepare food well, food is healthy, food is clean

stability: food is stable

Question 3

what are the five drivers of change for food security?

Answer 3

1. population incr
2. key resources are limited
3. arable land is limited
4. consumers need more food
5. climate change, as people demand more food