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