Question

Which of the following aspects are covered by food security?

• A. Availability
• B. Accessibility
• C. Absorption
• D. Acceptability

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

Absorption

Food security covers three main aspects: availability, accessibility, and absorption of food. Availability refers to the total amount of foodgrains available in a country. Accessibility refers to the total amount of available food that is accessible to the people in terms of their purchasing power. Absorption refers to the biological ability of the human body to utilise the food consumed.