How Do Communities And Academics Address Food Security?

The food security in Haiti is another issue that must be described to understand it better. Via USAID the number of people living in extreme poverty is about 2.5 million Haitians, most of their income being forced to be spent on subsistence farming (Agriculture and Food Security). The need for more accessible and better food is very evident with statistics like 53.4% of the population is undernourished, 21.9% of the under 5 population has experienced stunting because of the lack of nutritional intake. The problem is not getting any better in 2000 the population that was undernourished was 55.2% to today where it is at 53.4% (Global Hunger Index). The evidence for food security being a problem is overwhelming and where most of our attention will be spent. The solution for this issue is heavily involved but our organization will address this issue through many different avenues. The center called “Training for Food” will provide a service that rewards Haitians for coming to workshops about how to farm effectively with

Food security is a basic human right, which is essential for life. It exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for a healthy and active lifestyle [Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), 1996]. Food insecurity at household level can be referred to not having sufficient food; experiencing hunger as a result of running out of food and being unable to afford more; eating a poor-quality diet as a result of limited food options; anxiety about acquiring food; or having to rely on food relief (Rychetnik et al, 2003). At community level, food security also depends on the availability and affordability of a variety of food items sold through retail and other food resources [United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 2015a]. The geographical areas where accessibility to affordable and healthy food (especially fresh fruits and

World hunger has been a problem for ages. There is no particular place on Earth where people haven’t suffered from famine or other severe food supply restrictions in some period of history. However, we are just crossing the age of the Green Revolution. Science and technology are solving the issues of food production and - yet it has many problematic consequences to the environment sustainability - it is not reasonable that we face so many people starving in undeveloped countries anymore, especially the young children, the ones who need the most effective and healthy nutrition.

The US Food system has been likened to a lopsided hourglass; several farmers (producers), few input suppliers/intermediaries (processors), and several consumers. For the food system to be truly sustainable there must be a rational and optimized use of the natural resources that underpin food production and processing, such as labor, land, clean water, energy, and other agricultural inputs. Equally, reducing postharvest losses incurred at the various facets of the food chain howbeit on-farm and beyond the farm gate must be an essential component in any strategy to improve food security without increasing the burden on the natural environment. Failure in this regard would have long-term consequences for the sustainability of food production.

As global cities continue to expand, food demand in cities is going to rise as well. Food security in high rises is a complicated process. People claiming to not have enough food while others carelessly throw food away. With the increase of population in cities and food waste, natural resources including water, land and energy, are going to decline and food security is unlikely to be achievable and sustainable. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Wasted food accounts for about 2% of greenhouse gas emissions, 35% of freshwater consumption, 31% of cropland and 30% of fertilizer usage (USA Today). According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, food security is defined as a situation that exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life (FAO, 2011). Whereas food waste is simply food intended for consumption that is wasted along the food supply chain and cannot be used. To achieve and sustain food security, there is need to come up with food production technology that produce food with less waste for more people. The high percentage of food loss happens because of a long food supply chain of food, from initial production down to final household consumption. More than 40% of food is lost in the pre-consumption stage during harvest, drying, storage and transport (University of

This article introduces how food security and hunger are huge issues nowadays regardless of the advancement of technology and improvement in quality of lives. Obtained from (“National Geographic,” n.d.), by 2050, there will be approximately 9 billion people, which will result in greater demands for more crops to feed livestock like pigs and chickens. The farming practices to meet these demands are non-ecological and ineffective. This paper outlines the current environmental issues that our world is facing, and expounds on the strategies of utilizing social media to educate people about environmental issues and food ethics. The research methods used in this paper are scholarly articles, data from National Geographic and international non-profit organizations. This research paper also concludes on how to profitably manage and explore the precise technology and food ethics to feed a growing world sustainably and promote healthy living standards.

One of the economic poverty topics we have discussed in class is Global Hunger and Food Insecurity. Hunger is the condition where one cannot eat enough food for a long time to meet basic nutritional needs. Poverty is almost identical with hunger, a major cause of poor health. World Bank has estimated that there were one billion poor people in developing countries who live on $1.90 a day or less. The relationship is economic: the poor cannot afford what they need for health, including a sufficient quantity of good food. However, this relationship is also linked to other factors of poverty, such as the lack of proper health promotion practices, or the partial incomes used for delightful production by poor.

According to the United States Census Bureau results of 2016, the population of the United States is 323.1 million and of those 41.2 million of the population is food insecure. Food insecurity is when households a few times during the year or constantly feel unsure of being able to find the financial needs for enough food that would feed all the members of their household (USDA, 2016). Given the numbers above, one can see that our numbers for food insecurity are high and being one of the most powerful and strongest nations in the world we should be doing more to help those who are facing hunger each day. 41.2 million people in the Unites States are feeling hunger each day and it is deteriorating the social, physical, and mental health of millions of Americans. The current food system not sustainable for various reasons and this paper will look into the many factors that cause food insecurity and solutions to better sustainability.

To measure the food insecurity and to develop a survey instruments USDA experts reviewed all the research literature in1992.In 1994 USDA Food and Nutritional service sponsored a national conference on food insecurity measurement and research in which academic experts, private researcher and experienced staff of the federal agencies presented their views and concerns regarding measurement of food insecurity and reached at an agreement that will be implemented to measure the food insecurity.

Hunger can be anywhere, but is mostly found in developing countries. “98 percent of the world’s hungry live in developing countries.” The majority of these hungry people live in rural areas. Most of the hungry are women and children. Families in developing countries live with food insecurity. ““food insecurity” — an ongoing uncertainty of where the next

In reality, there’s a general deficiency in analyzing the extent and causes of food insecurity and vulnerability amongst those affected by poverty and specific population groups. This deficiency causes a lack for a targeted policy and program development. Often times, only certain aspects of the problem are addressed, leaving other aspects unnoticed, overlooked or neglected. The problems associated with poverty correspond with one another and can lead to other economical struggles which causes an exclusion within our society such as economic inequality. Fair distribution in resources can result in the reduction of poverty. We all pay a price for poverty regardless of how we may feel. The increased cost of systems such as health, justice and education can in fact impact our economy. Distributing resources will result in higher productivity leading to economic growth. Though we have a lack of consistency when implementing polices, strategies and interventions aimed at alleviating food insecurity, vulnerability and poverty.

The food security of some developing countries remain stable with sufficient food to sustain the nations people.Many countries will continue depending on international trade to ensure their food security.The fight against hunger targets and deliberate action in the form of comprehensive social services, including food assistance, health and sanitation, as well as education and training; with a special focus on the most vulnerable.Climate change and increased biofuel production represent major risks for long-term food security.

Food security is a fundamental and growing problem in Timor-Leste, a nation that has is still rebuilding from their violent struggle for independence. The country’s turbulent and conflict-filled history, as well as a broad range of political and social issues, have greatly influenced the state of the nation today. Timor-Leste has a well-established dependency on agricultural production that, when it fails, sustains some of the highest levels of food insecurity and poverty in the world. However, the agriculture sector also provides Timor-Leste’s most promising opportunity to develop, reinvent, and implement systems that address underlying threats to food security and economic growth. This essay aims to provide some background

Current levels of food insecurity in the four countries reflect continued underinvestment in agriculture and livelihoods within the wider humanitarian and development fields. Conflict and drought are forcing people to abandon their homes and their lands. As agricultural seasons are repeatedly missed and livelihoods abandoned, the humanitarian caseload builds and the number of people on the brink of famine rises. With approximately 80 percent of the affected populations relying on agriculture for their livelihoods, we must invest now in pulling people back from the brink. Famine often starts in rural areas and must be prevented in rural areas – agriculture cannot be an afterthought.

Title: Discuss how hunger and malnutrition influence the health and development of communities. Then explain how community participation and national political commitment can help to address the effects of hunger and malnutrition.