word
Food Security
food seh-KYOOR-ih-tee
/fuːd sɪˈkjʊərɪtiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
foodsecurity
Dictionary meaning
Reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for an active healthy life — the UN estimates 800 million people are chronically hungry; climate change, conflict, and poverty are primary drivers; food systems produce 30% of greenhouse gas emissions; the 'triple burden' of malnutrition includes hunger, micronutrient deficiency, and obesity
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