Food Security - Year 9 Humanities

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The four factors of food availability

• Physical availability

• Economic and physical access to food

• Food utilization

• Stability

Food security

When all people have consistent physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to maintain a healthy life.

Physical availability

• The presence and supply of sufficient food in a region through production, imports, or aid.

Economic and Physical Access to Food

• The ability of individuals to afford and obtain food, based on income, prices, and access to markets.

Food Utilisation

The way food is consumed and used by the body for nutrition, including food quality, preparation, and health conditions.

Stability of Food Supply

The reliability and consistency of food availability and access over time, without disruption from shocks like disasters or economic changes.