when people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life

being without reliable access to sufficient, affordable, nutritious food

a widespread, serious shortage of food; in the worst cases leading to starvation and death

when people do not consume enough nutrients to cover their needs for energy and growth, or to maintain a healthy immune system

Global patterns of food security

Geography

Food resources: demand and supply

Strategies to increase food supply

Sustainable food production

This unit, comprising of three variants, teaches pupils about global inequalities in food, water and energy production and consumption. Pupils learn about resource security and about sustainable futures.

Global pattern of resources

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Enough safe, nutritious food for a healthy life

Not enough access to safe, nutritious food

Not enough nutrients for growth or health

Match each term with the correct definition.

About 30% of people experience food insecurity

Which of these statements is most accurate?

What does undernutrition affect most directly?

Which country is least likely to experience food insecurity?

People in rural areas without stable jobs

Which group is most vulnerable to food insecurity?

A {{}} is a very serious shortage of food across a wide area.

Things we use to live, like food or energy

How a country improves life for its people

Match the keywords to their correct definitions.

Which of these is a basic resource people need to survive?

Which of these is an example of a country with high food supply?

It can cause illness and limit development

How can a lack of clean water affect a country?

What is one reason why some countries use more energy than others?

A dry, poor rural area with little rainfall

Which of these areas is likely to face resource scarcity?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Global patterns of food security

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.