HFA4U/C
Week 8
Food Security
Using the resource document and the internet to answer the following
1. a. Explain the importance of the following components of food security: (10 marks)
Availability
Accessibility
Adequacy
Acceptability
Sustainabiliy
b. What steps can a food bank take to ensure adequacy of the food they offer to multi-ethnic
communities? (2 marks)
2. a. Explain how and why various factors contribute to nutritional inequalities among people
within the same community (10 marks)
Gender
Ethnicity
Income
Employment
Religion
b. Why are women more often undernourished than men? (1 mark)
c. Why does being an Aboriginal in Canada increase one's likelihood of experiencing
inadequate nutrition? (1 mark)
3. Why is poor health often associated with poverty and food insecurity? (2 mark)
4. How does the demand for cash crops affect food security? (2 marks)
5. What are some specific actions you can take to reduce local or global food insecurity? (2
marks)
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6. C Level only - Look up Hamilton Food share https://www.hamiltonfoodshare.org/ and make
an advertisement that explains who they are, who they serve, what they do, and how someone
could volunteer to help combat food insecurity. (10 marks)
U Level only - Look up a Global Organization and make an advertisement that explains who
they are, who they serve, what they do, and how someone could volunteer to help combat food
insecurity. (10 marks)
D1. Demonstrate an understanding of various factors involved in achieving and maintaining food security. HFA4U/C
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7. Recipe (10 marks)
a. Find a recipe that contains only items that would be available at a food bank and
meets Canada's Food Guide. Include the recipe not just the link. See attached
food bank list of items.
b. Explain how your recipe follows Canada's food guide (have half vegetables and
fruit, quarter protein, and a quarter grain you can add a side dish if necessary).
D1. Demonstrate an understanding of various factors involved in achieving and maintaining food security.
