Impacts of Food Insecurity Flashcards

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What is famine?

A widespread shortage of food affecting a significant number of people.

What is undernutrition?

A diet lacking enough calories, vitamins and minerals, causing illness and poor health.

Give two social impacts of food insecurity.

Famine causing death and malnutrition; social unrest / rioting against the government.

Give two economic impacts of food insecurity.

Rising food prices hitting the poorest hardest; undernourished people lack energy to work so earn less.

How can food insecurity lead to soil erosion?

Farmers over-cultivate and over-graze land to grow more food, leaving soil bare and easily washed or blown away.