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Food Insecurity in Canada and the USA Flashcards

1
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What are the two components of mild/marginal food insecurity?

A
  • Anxiety and worry about UNCERTAINTY in the food supply

- Budget restrictions affect the QUALITY of the food supply

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What are the two components of moderate food insecurity?

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  • Budget restrictions affect the QUALITY of the food supply

- Budget restrictions affect the QUANTITY of the food supply

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What are the two components of severe food insecurity?

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  • Budget restrictions affect the QUANTITY of the food supply

- Presence of HUNGER

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When was the Household Food Security Conceptual Framework published?

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1992, but it is still accurate

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What are the two key words of mild food insecurity?

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  • Uncertainty

- Quality

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What are the two key words of moderate food insecurity?

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  • Quality

- Quantity

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What are the two key words of severe food insecurity?

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  • Quantity

- Hunger

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What % of US households face some level of food insecurity? How many people does that correspond to?

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  • 12.5%

- 40 million people

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9
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Which tool has the impact to detect sudden changes? Such as what?

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  • Household Food Security Conceptual Framework

- Ex: US Financial crisis

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10
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Which households show one of the highest prevalence of food insecurity in the US?

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Single women with children (30%)

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What are the three main ethnic or racial groups in the US?

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  • White non-hispanics
  • Black non-hispanics
  • Hispanics
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What was the prevalence of household food insecurity in Canada in 2004? What about in the US?

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  • Canada: 7%

- USA: 12.6%

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13
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How did household food insecurity in Canada change throughout the years?

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  • 2004: 7%
  • 2012: 8.3%
  • 2013: 12.5%
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14
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Why did household food insecurity rise in Canada?

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  • Social network in Canada weakened

- This is how food insecurity responded to national politics in Canada

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How does food insecurity differ between provinces and territories?

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  • Provinces: 11 to 18%

- Territories: 45%

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16
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How many children live in a food insecure household in Canada?

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1/6

17
Q

Describe food insecurity in Nunavut Inuit households?

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  • 70%
  • While half of those are severely food insecure
  • The country is severely in debt
18
Q

What percentage of Inuit preschoolers are in a food insecure household?

A

70%

19
Q

Food security is a global issue that mainly affects _______ people.

A

Aboriginal

20
Q

What did the Voices of the Hungry illustrate in terms of the number of hungry people in developed countries?

A

Decreased between 2014 (84%) and 2015 (81%)

21
Q

How does food insecurity depend on area of residence?

A

Individuals in rural regions are more likely to be food insecure

22
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How does food insecurity depend on gender?

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Females exhibit larger rates of food insecurity

23
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How does food insecurity depend on employment?

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Unemployed individuals tend to be more food insecure

24
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How does food insecurity depend on age?

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Food insecurity decreases with age (younger individuals are more FI than older)

25
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How does food insecurity depend on civil status?

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Single and separated/widow demonstrate higher levels of food insecurity

26
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How does food insecurity depend on eduction?

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Educated individuals demonstrate less food insecurity

27
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How does food insecurity depend on health status?

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Unhealthy individuals demonstrate increased chances of FI

28
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What are the main challenges related to food insecurity in industrialized countries?

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  • Access of nutritious foods
  • Quantitative restrictions
  • Hunger for at risk populations
29
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What does reducing the prevalence of food insecurity in Canada require?

A

Attention by provincial and federal levels of government

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