Lesson 4: Causes of food Hunger and insecurity

Is there enough food available to feed the world? Could the world run out of food? Will their always be the same foods available?

Food Insecurity:
Food insecurity is the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.

Hunger:
Hunger refers to the feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat.

Malnutrition:
Malnutrition is a condition that results from not consuming the right quantity or quality of nutrients necessary for proper health and development.

Poverty:
Poverty is the state of being extremely poor, lacking the means to access basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.

Nutritious:
Nutritious food is food that provides essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber that are important for maintaining good health.

Food Security:
Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

Sustainable Agriculture:
Sustainable agriculture is a method of farming that focuses on producing food in a way that preserves the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare.

Community Food Programs:
Community food programs are initiatives designed to provide food assistance and support to individuals and families facing food insecurity within a specific area or neighborhood.

Nutrient-Dense:
Nutrient-dense foods are foods that are high in nutrients but relatively low in calories, promoting optimal health and well-being.

Food Deserts:
Food deserts are areas where people have limited access to affordable and nutritious food, often due to the absence of grocery stores and healthy food options.

Food Pantries:
Food pantries are organizations or facilities that collect and distribute food to people in need, particularly those experiencing food insecurity and hunger.

Food Sovereignty:
Food sovereignty is the right of peoples to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems.

Undernourished:
Undernourished individuals do not receive enough essential nutrients in their diet to maintain good health and well-being.

Food Waste:
Food waste refers to the discarding or wasting of edible food that could have been consumed, contributing to issues of hunger and environmental degradation.

Common Core State Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.6 - Compare the point of view of two or more authors for how they treat the same or similar topics
National Health Education Standards (NHES): NHES3 - Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks

1, What is one of the primary causes of world hunger?
Can you identify a region in the world where food insecurity is a major issue?
DOK Level 2 - Skill/Concept - graph, classify, compare, estimate, summarize.

Compare and contrast the causes of world hunger in developed and developing countries.
Create a summary chart listing different factors contributing to world hunger.
DOK Level 3 - (Strategic Thinking - assess, investigate, formulate, draw conclusions, construct.)

Investigate how climate change impacts food production and contributes to world hunger.

Food shortages are a real issue that many people around the world face daily.

Everyone has enough food for proper nourishment.

Peer modeling and visual material.

Students will create a presentation about a real-world scenario illustrating the types of hunger, effects of hunger, and causes of food shortages discussed in class. The presentation should demonstrate a deep understanding of the topic.

Video, textbook, federal and local government website