Question

What are the main components of food security?

Answer 1

1. Availability of Food: Nutritious food should be available in adequate quantity, either through domestic production or imports.
2. Accessibility of Food: Food should be within reach of people, meaning it can be physically obtained and the price should be affordable. Government intervention may be needed to ensure affordability.
3. Stability: There should be consistent access to food over time. Even if enough food is available today, a person can still be food insecure if access is irregular or uncertain.
4. Utilisation: This relates to how the body uses the nutrients in the food consumed. It requires that people have access to sufficient energy and nutrient intake and that food meets dietary needs and preferences.