Week 6 - Food Security and Nutrition in Vulnerable and Disadvantages Groups Flashcards
Food SECURITY definition
“Exists when all people, at all times, have access to
sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary
needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life”
What is Food INSECURITY
- 6 points
Not having sufficient food
Experiencing hunger as a result of running out of food and being unable to afford more
Eating a poor quality diet as a result of limited food options e.g. no transport to supermarket
Anxiety about acquiring food
Not being able to access culturally appropriate foods
e.g. migrant groups, Halal meat
Having to rely on food relief e.g. Food Bank.
Who experiences food insecurity in Australia
- 6
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
(24%)
Unemployed people (23%)
Single parent households (23%)
Low income earners (20%)
Rental households (20%)
Young people (15%)
Who is susceptible to food insecurity?
- 5
Some CALD groups including those of refugee
background
People with no access to transport
People who misuse alcohol &/or tobacco
People who are disabled, unwell or frail
Elderly
3 A’s as to why food people face food insecurity
- Availability
- Food and/or money; skills; storage and preparation facilities; mobility - Accessibility
- Geography and location of food, transport; price - Acceptability
- Appropriate, traditional foods, knowledge
2 determinants of food security
food supply and access to food
Reasons why food insecurity exists
- 6
geographical location, social issues, housing, education, income & store practices
How to address food insecurity
- 5
Acknowledge different concepts of health and the role of history
Promotion of traditional foods
Remote store policies and training
Freight subsidies
Address wider issues of poverty, housing,
transport, location of stores
