What did you learn about dietary choices from using the footprint calculator? Now imagine that you could translate what you learned into an effective societal policy on food- what would it be? And how would this policy effect the need to alleviate world hunger?
925 million people on earth do not have enough to eat according to the FAO [Food and Agricultural Organization]. That's almost 1 in 7 inhabitants of our planet!
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Food and Hunger
Every year, about a third of all the world's food is wasted. What is food? Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth. Food waste is also a common problem in restaurants, fast food chains, bakeries, and cafes. If they have extra food they throw it away because they have no use for it. If they have extra food they should give it away to those who need it. What is Hunger? The strong desire to eat. How many people suffer from hunger? As many as 828 million people were affected by hunger in 2021. 16.6% of the world’s population is undernourished. 1 billion people are living in extreme poverty. Hunger is the cause of 45% of all chidren’s deaths. More than 99 million children under age five are still undernourished and underweight. To reduce food waste, aim to cook and serve the right portions for the number of people you are feeding. Freeze, dehydrate, pickle, or make jelly/jam, to reduce food waste. To reduce hunger in the world. We could start by not wasting so much extra food. Instead give it away. Why is hunger a problem in the world? Persistent instability due to adverse climate events, conflict and economic slowdowns. www.epa.gov