Food security
The availability of sufficient, safe nutritious food and ones access to it for present
and future generations to support an active, healthy life
Human Right
SA constitution states everyone has the right to sufficient food and water
sufficient safe, fresh food
culturally and religiously appropriate
accessible
affordable
sustainable for present and future
clean water – water is often scarce and or not fit for human consumption
Four components of food security
Food Availability
Effective supply of food & sufficient quantities at national and household level
i.e. having sufficient safe, nutritious food & water available to all households and
citizens on a regular basis
Food access and effective demand
Ability to acquire sufficient food by having sufficient resources to obtain
appropriate food & water for a nutritious diet on a sustainable level
Food use to ensure reliability of end product
Use & consumption must be based on knowledge of basic nutrition and care as
well as sanitation
Food distribution
Food provided at points of demand at the right place and time. At present there
is sufficient food but distribution is a huge problem
Why is food not available in some households
The availability of sufficient, safe nutritious food and ones access to it for present
and future generations to support an active, healthy life
Human Right
SA constitution states everyone has the right to sufficient food and water
sufficient safe, fresh food
culturally and religiously appropriate
accessible
affordable
sustainable for present and future
clean water – water is often scarce and or not fit for human consumption
Four components of food security
Food Availability
Effective supply of food & sufficient quantities at national and household level
i.e. having sufficient safe, nutritious food & water available to all households and
citizens on a regular basis
Food access and effective demand
Ability to acquire sufficient food by having sufficient resources to obtain
appropriate food & water for a nutritious diet on a sustainable level
Food use to ensure reliability of end product
Use & consumption must be based on knowledge of basic nutrition and care as
well as sanitation
Food distribution
Food provided at points of demand at the right place and time. At present there
is sufficient food but distribution is a huge problem
Why is food not available in some households
