Question

DEFINE FOOD SECURITY

Answer 1

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Food security means availability, accessibility and affordability of food to all people at all times. Food security is ensured in a country only if there is:

(a) Availability: It includes ample amount of food production within the country, food imports and the previous years stock of food stored in government granaries.
(b) Accessibility: It means food is within the reach of every person.
(c) Affordability: It means that the price of safe and nutritious food items should be such that an individual can buy it easily.

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