session 4

Question 1

Godfray et al proposes 5 solution

Answer 1

1. closing yield gap
2. increasing production limits
3. reducing waste
4. changing diets
5. expanding aquaculture

Question 2

According to the authors, which four arguments need to be taken into account when evaluating the impacts of livestock production?

Answer 2

• 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

Question 3

what is food availability?

Answer 3

sufficient quantities of food of appropriate quality

Question 4

accessibility

Answer 4

adequate resources

Question 5

utilisation

Answer 5

adequate diet, clean water

Question 6

stability

Answer 6

individual must have access to adequate food at all times

Question 7

what are the triple burden of global malnutrition?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

what is stunting?

Answer 8

low height for age = inacute malnutrition

Question 9

what is wasting

Answer 9

low weight for height = acute malnutrition