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What is a major factor contributing to rising global food prices?
What is a major factor contributing to rising global food prices?
- Decreasing food consumption in developing countries
- Rising incomes in developed countries
- Increasing agricultural yield growth rates
- Financial speculation in agricultural commodities (correct)
What is a consequence of declining agricultural yield growth rates in developing countries?
What is a consequence of declining agricultural yield growth rates in developing countries?
- Increased food security
- Higher food production
- Rising global food prices (correct)
- Improved agricultural infrastructure
What is a characteristic of the initial phase of food consumption patterns in developing countries?
What is a characteristic of the initial phase of food consumption patterns in developing countries?
- Decreased consumption of meat
- Higher intake of cereals (correct)
- Increased consumption of energy-rich foods
- Reduced food waste
What is a potential impact of government export bans on food security?
What is a potential impact of government export bans on food security?
What is a driver of changing food consumption patterns in developing countries?
What is a driver of changing food consumption patterns in developing countries?
What is a consequence of adverse weather events on global food prices?
What is a consequence of adverse weather events on global food prices?
What was the consequence of the global food price crisis in 2007-2008?
What was the consequence of the global food price crisis in 2007-2008?
What is the primary goal related to food security?
What is the primary goal related to food security?
What is the impact of rural-urban migration on food production?
What is the impact of rural-urban migration on food production?
What is the concern related to population growth and food security?
What is the concern related to population growth and food security?
What is the role of the FAO in achieving food security?
What is the role of the FAO in achieving food security?
Why is urbanization a concern for food security?
Why is urbanization a concern for food security?
What is a consequence of high levels of food insecurity according to the text?
What is a consequence of high levels of food insecurity according to the text?
What organization leads international efforts to defeat hunger?
What organization leads international efforts to defeat hunger?
What was observed in the mid 2000's regarding global food prices?
What was observed in the mid 2000's regarding global food prices?
What is a factor that contributes to food insecurity?
What is a factor that contributes to food insecurity?
What is the impact of food price spikes on the poverty level?
What is the impact of food price spikes on the poverty level?
What is a consequence of food insecurity on communities?
What is a consequence of food insecurity on communities?
What is a characteristic of food consumption patterns?
What is a characteristic of food consumption patterns?
What is the goal of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?
What is the goal of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?
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Study Notes
Factors Affecting Global Food Prices
- Rising cost of fuel and agricultural inputs like fertilizers and pesticides
- Declining or stagnating agricultural yield growth rates in developing countries
- Adverse weather events like droughts and floods
- Government export bans in the face of food shortages
- Financial speculation in agricultural commodities
Impact of Rising Incomes and Changing Diets
- As incomes in developing countries increase, people access food in greater quantities
- Initial increases in food consumption involve higher quantities of key staples like cereals
- Substitution phase: cereals are replaced by energy-rich foods like meat and nutritious food that meets dietary needs and preferences
Global Food Security and Poverty
- Rising food prices can lead to civil unrest, protests, and riots in numerous countries
- The impact of food price spikes is most devastating to those in poverty
- The 2007-2008 global food price crisis may have forced 100 million people deeper into poverty
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- A specialized agency of the United Nations leading international efforts to defeat hunger
- Goal: achieve food security for all, ensuring people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives
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