Food Security Flashcards
(17 cards)
Define the availability of sufficient, safe, nutritious food
Availability of sufficient safe nutritious food refers to how accessible food is for individuals and communities.
What is food insecurity?
Food insecurity is the lack of consistent access to enough food for every person to live an active and healthy lifestyle.
List the rights associated with food security
- Sufficient, safe, fresh food
- Culturally and religiously appropriate food
- Accessible
- Affordable
- Sustainable and access for future generations
- Clean water
What are the four components of food security?
- Food ability
- Food access and effective demand
- Food use to ensure reliability of end product
- Food distribution
Define food ability
Food ability refers to the effective supply of food and enough at national and household levels.
What does food access and effective demand entail?
It entails the ability to get enough food by having sufficient resources to obtain a good diet.
How is food use related to food security?
Food use must be based on knowledge of basic nutrition to ensure the reliability of the end product.
What is food distribution in the context of food security?
Food distribution involves providing food at points of demand and in the right place.
What are some reasons food may not be available in households?
- Unemployment
- Low income
- Limited social services
- Insufficient information on hygiene and nutrition
- High incidence of HIV
- Increased food prices
- Political instability
What factors threaten food security in South Africa?
- Increased food prices
- Increased oil/petrol prices
- Political instability leading to economic crises
What are the effects of strikes on food production?
- Decreased food production
- Decreased availability leading to increased prices
- High prices resulting in lower sales
- Trucking strikes causing product deterioration and waste
- Farm worker strikes resulting in no production or processing
What is the land reform policy in South Africa?
The policy aims to redistribute 30% of productive agricultural land to previously disadvantaged people by 2025.
How do land reforms affect food production?
Food production decreases due to inexperienced farmers required to do the work.
What is the aim of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform?
To help small farmers become commercial farmers and create employment.
How does drought affect food production?
Drought decreases food production and increases the need for imports.
What are the consequences of water scarcity on food security?
Water scarcity due to contamination leads to poor sanitation and prevents crops from growing.
What is the food strategy in South Africa?
To attain universal access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for all South Africans.
