Food Security and Nutrition Challenges

The video discusses food security, emphasizing the need for everyone to have access to nutritious food. It highlights the challenges of poverty, urbanization, and gender inequality in accessing food. The video also explores the differences between hunger and malnutrition, and the impact of these issues on health and society. Solutions such as policy changes, education, and community support are suggested to improve food security.

What is a key aspect of food security?

• Focusing solely on food exports

• Ensuring everyone has access to luxury foods

• Making sure food is available only in urban areas

• Providing culturally appropriate food to everyone

How does poverty affect food access in poorer communities?

• It increases the availability of luxury foods

• It limits access to affordable and nutritious food

• It only affects rural areas

• It ensures everyone has equal access to food

What role do informal traders play in food security?

• They do not contribute to food security

• They provide credit and are closer to homes

• They only sell luxury food items

• They are more expensive than supermarkets

What is the main difference between hunger and malnutrition?

• Hunger is about lack of food, malnutrition is about lack of nutrients

• Hunger affects only children, malnutrition affects only adults

• Hunger is a long-term issue, while malnutrition is short-term

• Hunger is a problem in developed countries, malnutrition in developing ones

What is a consequence of malnutrition in children?

• Higher IQ levels

• Permanent brain development issues

• Increased physical strength

• Better academic performance

Why are women-headed households often more food secure than expected?

• Women allocate more budget to luxury items

• Women tend to buy more nutritious foods

• Women spend less time cooking

• Women focus on fast food options

How can empowering women improve food security?

• By increasing their access to education and jobs

• By limiting their access to financial resources

• By focusing on male-headed households

• By reducing their role in household management

What is a suggested policy to improve food security?

• Banning all fast food outlets

• Increasing taxes on all food items

• Fortifying foods with extra nutrients

• Reducing the number of supermarkets

What is a potential benefit of redesigning cities?

• Reduced food production

• Higher food prices

• Better access to fresh foods and exercise

• Increased fast food outlets

What is a challenge in addressing food insecurity?

• Ignoring community involvement

• Focusing only on urban areas

• Ensuring food access for the poor

• Producing more food