TCWD Food Security

Question 1

centered on the premise ‘‘that all people at all times have access (including physical, social and economic) to sufficient, safe and nutritious food necessary to lead active and healthy lives.’’

Answer 1

Food Security

Question 2

People are too short for their age

Answer 2

Stunting

Question 3

People are too thin for their height

Answer 3

Wasting

Question 4

People are overweight

Answer 4

Obesity

Question 5

More population means lesser resources (Malthusian theory)

Answer 5

Population Growth

Question 6

Changing diets or food preferences are occuring China, India, and Brazil as a result of their middle class

Answer 6

Changing Foods or Diets

Question 7

With greater spending power, their populations are adding more meat to their diets, which is driving up the cost of meat and poultry

Answer 7

Changing Foods or Diets

Question 8

Global food prices had been on the rise and were especially exacerbated by the recession in 2008

Answer 8

Global food crisis

Question 9

Changing temperature and climate may lead to drought, heat waves, hurricanes, and floods

Answer 9

Climate change

Question 10

• Civil conflict or limited access to food-producing resources
• Natural hazards

Answer 10

Other Factors

Question 11

1 Out of 10
__% are currently food insecure

Answer 11

11%

Question 12

__% Resorted to copying strategies

Answer 12

74%

Question 13

__% Borrowing money for food

Answer 13

57%

Question 14

__% Purchasing food on credit

Answer 14

46%

Question 15

__% Spending their savings

Answer 15

38%

Question 16

______________ ___________ are experiencing income loss and food access at a higher rate

Answer 16

Agricultural households