Definitions [3]
Define Food.
Food is defined as any substance that people eat and drink to maintain life.
Define food security according to FAO.
“Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access of sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life” FAO – 2009.
Define Nutrition Security.
According to eminent agricultural scientist M.S.Swaminathan, Nutrition security is, “Physical, Economic and social access to a balanced diet, safe drinking water, environmental hygiene, primary health care, and primary education.
