T1L2 Feeding the World

What does FAO stand for?

• Food and Agriculture Organization

• Food Aid Office

• Farming and Agriculture Operation

• Foundation for African Outreach

We know that nearly 10% of the world's population face hunger and that about (a)   kids do not have enough to eat.

Give two other words to describe extreme hunger.

Answer explanation

starvation

famine

Powdered milk mixed with water could be a solution to feed starved children. Why is it not always possible?

Answer explanation

In countries where there is famine, health organizations give children powdered milk. When there is no clean water to mix the powder with, the children get ill.

What is the evidence that the chocolate bar Plumpy’Nut helps fight hunger? (Think about the weight of the children who eat it.)

Answer explanation

One package a day helps a child gain around 900 grams a week.

Look at the list below. Add three other causes of world hunger.

-Food waste

– Climate change and natural disasters

– Unfair global trade

– Social inequality

– Job industry

• - ___________________

• - ___________________

• - ___________________

Answer explanation

• poverty

• wars and conflicts

• poor governance and infrastructure

Why are climate change and natural disasters a cause of hunger? (give two aspects)

Answer explanation

When there is too much rain, or not enough rain, crops don’t grow well.
Sometimes, floods or droughts destroy everything farmers have.

Complete the sentences with the correct word (write the three words completely):
People who are specialized in food and health are called n___________. Our body needs different n___________ to stay healthy. Learning about good food and eating habits is called n___________.

Answer explanation

• nutritionist

• nutrients

• nutrition

Give two benefits of eating insects and two downsides.

Answer explanation

BENEFITS

High protein content:

Good source of fibre

Free from antibiotics and hormones

Can be eaten whole or made into flour

 

DOWNSIDES

Don’t eat poisonous insects

Eating them might be culturally repulsive

Risk of over harvesting and endangering insect species

Large quantities of insects are needed for a substantial food supply

Where are most of the countries that suffer from hunger located?

Answer explanation

in Africa