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Food security
Contributed by: Skelton
  • 1. Food security refers to the availability, accessibility, and affordability of food for all individuals. It encompasses the ability to procure an adequate and nutritious diet that meets dietary needs and preferences for an active and healthy life. Food security is vital for maintaining overall well-being and is often affected by factors such as income level, food distribution systems, agricultural productivity, and external shocks like natural disasters or conflicts. Ensuring food security requires a combination of policies and programs that promote sustainable food production, equitable food distribution, and improved access to nutritious food for vulnerable populations.

    What does food security mean?
A) Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all individuals
B) Having a large stockpile of unhealthy food
C) Eating only organic food
D) Limiting access to food for specific groups
  • 2. Which of the following is a factor contributing to food insecurity?
A) High consumer demand
B) Poverty
C) Excessive food production
D) Strict government regulations
  • 3. What is food sovereignty?
A) Only consuming food grown in one's own country
B) Giving surplus food to charity
C) The right of individuals and communities to control their own food systems
D) A government-controlled food distribution network
  • 4. What role do non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play in addressing food security?
A) Opposing food security initiatives
B) Exploiting food shortages for profit
C) Promoting fast food consumption
D) Providing aid, resources, and advocacy for communities facing food insecurity
  • 5. How does climate change impact food security?
A) By increasing people's income
B) By affecting food production and distribution
C) By improving agriculture techniques
D) By decreasing the population
  • 6. How can climate-resilient agriculture contribute to food security?
A) By ignoring climate change impacts on agriculture
B) By adapting to changing climate conditions to ensure sustainable food production
C) By increasing reliance on water-intensive crops
D) By promoting deforestation for farming purposes
  • 7. Why is food security important for public health?
A) To encourage unhealthy eating habits
B) To prevent malnutrition and related health issues
C) To increase healthcare costs
D) To promote weight loss programs
  • 8. What is the role of government in ensuring food security?
A) Controlling the price of fast food
B) Implementing policies to promote access to nutritious food for all citizens
C) Encouraging unhealthy eating habits
D) Providing only emergency food aid
  • 9. What is meant by the term 'food desert'?
A) A desert made of food items
B) A community with plenty of fast food options
C) An area with limited access to affordable and nutritious food
D) An oasis with abundant food resources
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