Lecture 13 Flashcards
What is the most common cause of transitory food insecurity
conflict
Define food security
having a reliable source of food and sufficient resources to purchase it
what are the four conditions to achieve food security
availability, access, stability, utilization
What are the major drivers of food insecurity
population growth, political instability, poverty, climate change
Describe the link between poverty, environment, and food insecurity
Most of the poor population occupies areas of environmental extremes which contributes to the lack of ability to raise food for themselves.
why is conflict the most common cause of transient food insecurity
decreases production, distribution, income, and ability to travel to food sources. People may also experience road blocks or theft.
What is the second most common cause of transient food insecurity
weather and climate conditions
Describe global animal protein consumption trends
increased income correlates with animal protein use
What percent of global calories are contributed by livestock
12.9%
what percent of protein do livestock contribute to global consumption
27.9%
What is estimated to be a causative factor in 49% of the 10.4 million annual deaths of children under the age of 5
protein-energy malnutrition
What are the costs of malnutrition
increased health care, lack of productivity, and physical and mental stunting
What is the predicted global economic impact of malnutrition for 2030
125 billion
Chronically malnourished children are on average nearly ___% less literate than those who have a nutritious diet
20
What are the two primary causes of food insecurity in Appalachia
poverty and food deserts
What percent of the population in Claiborne county is food insecure?
14.4%
The majority of undernourished people suffer from lack of ___ not lack of availability
access
Desired food for nutritional value and taste
livestock products
