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Godfray et al proposes 5 solution

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  1. closing yield gap
  2. increasing production limits
  3. reducing waste
  4. changing diets
  5. expanding aquaculture
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According to the authors, which four arguments need to be taken into account when evaluating the impacts of livestock production?

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  • Not all livestock systems are equally harmful & (in)efficient; difference between cereal vs grass-fed beef.
  • For many people, cultures, countries, meat contains important nutrients
  • Many grasslands that are used for livestock are unsuitable for crops
  • Possible improved future efficiency
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what is food availability?

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sufficient quantities of food of appropriate quality

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4
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accessibility

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adequate resources

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5
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utilisation

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adequate diet, clean water

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stability

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individual must have access to adequate food at all times

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what are the triple burden of global malnutrition?

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(1) undernutrition
(2) micronutrient deficiencies
(3) overweight and obisity

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what is stunting?

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low height for age = inacute malnutrition

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what is wasting

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low weight for height = acute malnutrition

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