Food Insecurity - GCSE Geography Definition

Food insecurity is when people do not have regular access to enough safe and nutritious food to live healthy lives. It can happen if food is too expensive, if there's not enough food available, or if people do not have the resources to buy or grow food. This can lead to hunger and malnutrition, where people do not get the vitamins and energy they need to grow, stay healthy, and be active. In Geography, students learn how food insecurity can be affected by issues like climate change, wars, and economic problems, and how it can impact both individuals and wider communities.