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According to the text, what is the key role of the 'farm bill'?
According to the text, what is a consequence of the success in global agricultural production since the 1960s?
What is the main connection between population growth and food security?
Food systems are already exceeding some planetary boundaries for key resources and are generating tremendous food ______ and waste
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Current diets are resulting in premature mortality and susceptibility to both ______ and infectious diseases
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Food systems continue to be linked with vast inequalities, including the persistence of ______ and food insecurity
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The ______ whose work puts food on our tables face a variety of hazards in their jobs
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What is the main connection between population growth and food security?
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What is the consequence of current diets?
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What is a challenge faced by research on protecting farmers' health?
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What is a consequence of food systems exceeding planetary boundaries?
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What is a consequence of current diets?
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Study Notes
Food Supply and Population
- The relationship between population and food supply is of prime importance.
- Economist T.R. Malthus argued that if population growth is unchecked, famine will occur due to limited cropland.
- Concerns about population growth outpacing food production have been raised since 1950.
- Global death toll from famines has decreased since the mid-20th century.
- Per capita food availability has increased globally, but undernourishment persists in poor regions like South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
- East Asia has made significant progress in food production and consumption, mainly through agricultural intensification.
- Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America have also seen gains in per capita food availability, thanks to the Green Revolution.
- South Asia faces significant food supply problems, with India having a quarter of the world's undernourished population.
- Sub-Saharan Africa has the grimmest food situation, with one-third of the population undernourished and slow agricultural growth.
- Extensification, rather than increased crop yields, has contributed to food output in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Lack of investment and focus on crops like rice and wheat have hindered agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Future population growth in sub-Saharan Africa may exacerbate the food crisis in the region.
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"Quiz: Exploring Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Solutions" Test your knowledge on sustainable agricultural practices and innovative solutions to address food security challenges. Discover how soil degradation, climate change, and population growth impact food production and explore potential strategies for achieving long-term food security.
