2020 University Healthcare 2: Food Security Report and Analysis

This report examines the critical issue of food security, focusing on both global challenges and individual approaches. It highlights the pressures on the global food system, the rising demand for food, and the associated problems of malnutrition and obesity. The report analyzes the impact of various factors, including climate and food habits, on food security. It discusses the role of government interventions, such as Canada's dietary guidelines, in promoting healthier eating habits and sustainable food practices. The report also explores how individuals can contribute to food security through reducing food wastage, adopting plant-based proteins, and supporting local community organizations. Overall, the report emphasizes the importance of awareness, individual actions, and community involvement in addressing food security concerns and fostering a healthier future.

[Theory of Food]
Blog in relation with the Food Security on the global level and the individual approach towards
that.
2020
University
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Food Security
People round the globe have been suffering through various issues in the current
times. One of the major issues or the aspects that the governments are concerned about is the
food security. An average human in the current scenario is not taking apt calories due to
which malnutrition has become common, while on the other hand, some are even consuming
a bit too much of the calories causing obesity. Every little change in the world right now has
a direct effect on the individuals, be the change is related to climate, food habits, standards,
political situation, and anything as such. Global food security is an issue that needs awareness
and constant recognition because as per the research done by the British Council, The global
food system is under pressure in the modern times. Probably in the next 35 years, it is
expected that the demand for food will rise rapidly and in fact it is estimated at so much that
has not yet been produced.
Challenges per say that the food security faces, is regarding the production and
consumption. In order to resolve all the issues as such, particular research has been going on
since past so many years. Some have resulted in miraculous outcomes, while others have not
been succeeded in yet. Apart from the effect on the global level, when individuals are being
talked about, there are a numerous ways in which individuals are being affected by the food
security. Despite all the efforts made by the governments, the individuals are the ones who
can affect the food security.
In modern times, the wastage of food has increased a lot; people round the globe can
be seen facing malnutrition or poverty. While on the other hand some people are obese and
have been facing challenges related to the same. Diet plans of most of the people are all over
the place. This is why there was much more need of the certain standards that governments
now are becoming aware of and trying to regulate them accordingly.

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Such an intervention has already made by Canada as in the year 2019, Canada passed
a dietary guideline that needs to be followed by individuals in order to stay healthy. It has
been created by the joint efforts of the Health Professionals as well as the Policy Makers
which is why it provides rationale for the decision the individuals make. If individuals follow
these guidelines, it is much more cost efficient as well as healthy as when compared to the
‘unhealthy stuff’ individuals eat on day to day basis. Instead of going ahead with buying
proteins in the form of meat or eggs, the guidelines motivate individuals to switch to plant
based proteins as they are much cheaper and provide enough proteins as well. The guidelines
also make it convenient for individuals to develop a habit of having home cooked meals
instead of relying on the take outs and snacks. Apart from these, these guidelines motivate
people to also cut back on sugar, be it in the form of candies or pop or even any carbonated
sugary drinks and apart from this, it also influences people to switch to whole grains instead
of refined flour or as such.
Apart from these, maintaining a healthy life style also matters a lot. Exercising and
spending some time meditating is also prescribed as per the researchers. These help reduce
stress and stimulates calm attitude towards everything. All of the above mentioned guidelines
were followed by various individuals in different scenarios, it was later concluded that the
habits as specified by these guidelines were much easier and convenient as compared to the
current habits of individuals. When talked about being a part of the society, there are various
local organizations that are currently working on their own levels to motivate food security.
Preventing food wastage is another major issue that needs to be tended to as millions worth of
food is being wasted on day to day basis, instead of being fed to an individual who cannot
buy the same for themselves. These local organizations provide assistance with the same.
Some have provided refrigerators so that the extra food can be stored in these and the people
who are underprivileged can use them, or there are community halls where free or food that is

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fine is being provided to homeless people. People in so many aspects help each other out and
if this keeps on growing, who knows what the future beholds?