Introduction to Food Equity

Introduction to Food Equity

Introduction

• Did you know that enough food is produced on earth to comfortably feed every single person?

• Or that obesity is just as much a form of malnutrition as being underweight as a result of eating too little?

• Or that there are practical ways in which you can help others around the world?

Global Food Equity (GFE)

GFE looks at the very real and very complex issues that surround food distribution and consumption around the world. It addresses several areas ythat contribute to the uneven sharing of food globally and demonstrates how both individuals and organisations can help alleviate this human global problem.

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List the countries that come to mind when you think of food shortages, starvation, hunger, etc.

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What types of countries have you listed? Where are they located on a world map? Describe the images that come to mind when you think of people from these regions.

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List the countries that come to mind when you think of obesity, over-consumption, diabetes, etc.

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What types of countries have you listed? Where are they located on a world map? Describe the images that come to mind when you think of people from these regions.

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Why do you think food inequity is most likely to occur in the countries you've listed above?

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What are some practical ways you think you could provide a positive impact on the hungry in our world?