UK food security Flashcards
(11 cards)
how has food consumption changed since 1940
decreased
why has food consumption decreased since 1940
people were more active in the past so needed more calories
people have less physical jobs now
more people own cars
more awareness surrounding obesity
increase in cost of food
what is food availability like in the uk
food availability has increased
why has food availability increased
food shortages during and after ww2
common agricultural policy in 1950s increased production of crops by intensifying agriculture
imports of food has increased
how many people in the uk do not have enough to eat
5 million people
what are food banks
people and companies donate food which is handed out to those in need
recipients get food to last them for 3 days
where are food banks needed most and why
newcastle as around 8% have used a food banks before
how do food banks reduce hunger
improves people diets
some food banks give lessons on how to cook and budgeting
what is a disadvantage of food banks
fresh food is hard to store so processed food is usually given out which can cause health problems
how has farming intensification increased food supplies
higher yielding crops and animals by breeding
monoculture - growing one crop over a large area
chemicals
mechanisation
what are disadvantages of intensification
monoculture crops could be wiped out by a single pest or drought
monoculture reduced biodiversity
chemicals cause pollution
