If we produce food that doesn't get eaten, we waste habitat, water, and energy.

30% percent of food worldwide never gets eaten.

Fruits and veggies get tossed out the most.

When wasted, beef has the biggest affect.

The average American spends $456 on food that never makes it to a meal..

40% of seafood goes to waste in the U.S.

Most food goes to waste at home.

2) Next, go to this pdf. Look at the graph, "Contribution of each commodity to carbon footprint and food wastage". Even though we do not waste a lot of meat, it still has a high carbon footprint. Why is that?

Because we have to raise the animals that turn into meat before we can eat them.

3) Now, look at the graph, "Contribution of each phase of the supply chain to carbon footprint and food wastage". At which level of the food supply chain is the carbon footprint the highest? Why?

During consumption because of how we cook food.

4) At which 3 levels of the food supply chain is food wastage the highest? Out of those 3 levels, which levels do you think MEDCs vs. LEDCs waste the most food at? Why?

Production, storage and consumption. I think MEDCs waste more food because we have easier access to it.

5) Scroll down a little to the people. Which 3 regions of the world waste the most food? Why?

North America, Asia, and Europe waste the most due to size and availability to food and technology to make more food.

1) What does the FAO stand for, and what do you think this organization oversees and carries out?

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

2) What is the definition of hunger, and what is another word for hunger?

Hunger is your body telling you you need food, another word for hunger is appetite.

3) How many out of ten people in the world do not get enough to eat? Using the line graph, list the top 6 regions of the world that are undernourished in order starting from the most undernourished region.

1 in ten people. Most undernourished countries are all in Africa and Asia.

4) Undernourishment does not account for the quality or diversity of someone's diet. In contrast to undernourishment, what is it called if someone's diet lacks quality or diversity?

Malnutrition.

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5) What is the definition of food insecurity, and what are the 3 factors that can lead to food insecurity? How is food insecurity different from undernourishment?

Food insecurity is a situation when people lack secure access to sufficient amounts of safe and nutritious food for normal growth and development and an active and healthy life. Food insecurity is caused by food being physically unavailable in a particular country or region, unaffordable even if it is available to buy or an unequal distribution of food between household members

6) List the levels of food insecurity and typical behaviors in order from low to high.

Levels of food insecurity:

Typical behaviors:

7) Using the bottom graph, "Share of population with moderate or severe food insecurity, 2021", what percentage of Americans were food insecure in 2021? If the US population is 333 million, how many people were food insecure in 2021?

Tens of thousands of people in Houston and in other parts of the U.S. live in a food desert: They’re more than half a mile from a supermarket and don’t own a car, because of poverty, illness, or age.

Watch the first 4 minutes of this video

2) What is food apartheid? What health consequences does food apartheid have on the people of color in those communities?

Food apartheid refers to systemic inequities in access to healthy food based on race and socioeconomic status. People of color in these communities face higher rates of diet-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease due to limited access to nutritious food options.

3) About how many people across the country live in food deserts? What are the people in the video doing to help with food justice?

The number of people living in food deserts across the country varies, but it's estimated that millions of Americans lack access to fresh, healthy food. Initiatives like community gardens, farmers' markets, and advocacy for policy changes are helping address food justice issues.

4) What historically has led to more fast food restaurants and fewer whole foods markets in Black and Brown communities?

Discriminatory lending practices, zoning laws, economic disinvestment, and corporate targeting of low-income neighborhoods contribute to the proliferation of fast food restaurants and the scarcity of whole foods markets in Black and Brown communities.

6) Do you think a family's income affects their food insecurity? Why or why not? How can food insecurity be reduced (whether in relation to income or not)?

Yes, a family's income can significantly affect their food insecurity. Lower-income families often struggle to afford nutritious food, leading to reliance on cheaper, processed foods that may be less healthy. Food insecurity can be reduced by implementing policies that increase access to affordable, nutritious food, such as expanding SNAP benefits, supporting local food initiatives, implementing living wage policies, and addressing systemic inequalities in education and employment.

7) Scroll through the rest of the article to explain why "food apartheid" is a preferable, more accurate term than "food desert".

The term "food apartheid" is preferable to "food desert" because it accurately reflects the systemic nature of inequities in access to healthy food. While "food desert" suggests a natural phenomenon, "food apartheid" emphasizes the deliberate structuring of communities that perpetuates food inequities, often along racial and socioeconomic lines. Additionally, "food apartheid" acknowledges the historical and ongoing impacts of systemic racism, economic disinvestment, and discriminatory policies on food access in marginalized communities.

In Yemen and South Sudan, famine arises from man-made causes like conflict, disrupting food access. Both regions face humanitarian challenges due to conflict but differ in the underlying political and social dynamics. International solutions include demanding ceasefires and aid access, and addressing conflict root causes.

2) Do you think famine (severe, prolonged, large-scale hunger) is ever justifiable, such as in wars? Do you think every person deserves basic needs, like food and water? Why or why not? What do you think is a government's role in providing basic needs?

Famine is never justified, including in wars. Every person deserves basic needs regardless of circumstances. Governments have a vital role in providing for citizens' needs, especially in crises, prioritizing humanitarian aid delivery.

3) Sustainability of food supplies can be increased in the following 4 ways: reduce food waste (LEDCS vs. MEDCs), monitoring/control, changes in consumer attitudes, and maximize yield.

-How should LEDCs vs. MEDCs reduce food waste?

-How should governments, food corporations, and NGO groups monitor and control food supply?

-What are some changes in consumer attitudes that could help sustain food supplies?

LEDCs can reduce food waste by improving storage, transportation, and agricultural practices. MEDCs can standardize portion sizes, promote consumer awareness, and support food recovery programs. Monitoring food supply involves regulations, technology, early warning systems, and transparency.

4) Finally, go to this article to see how food production systems can maximize yield. Yield can be maximized by improving agricultural technology, altering our foods, and promoting agroecology (Green Revolution). Briefly explain the 4 listed ways that can be incorporated into urban infrastructure.

Urban infrastructure can maximize yield through vertical farming, hydroponics, and aquaponics, enhancing resource efficiency. Altering foods for higher nutritional value and resilience, and promoting sustainable farming practices like permaculture and agroforestry. Green infrastructure like urban gardens and green roofs can mitigate environmental impacts and expand food production space in cities.