Question

Write about the basic components of food and nutrition security.

Answer 1

The term was broadened to include the three basic components of food and nutrition security. They are availability, access, and absorption.

1. Availability of food:
   Availability of food is physical availability of food stocks in desired quantities, which is a function of domestic production, changes in stocks and imports.
2. Access to food: Access to food is primarily a matter, of purchasing power and is therefore closely linked with the capabilities and employment opportunities to earn. Capabilities and opportunities in turn are related to one’s access to assets and education.
3. Absorption of food: Absorption of food is the ability to biologically at the line the food consumed. Several factors such as nutrition, knowledge and practices, safe and hygienic, environmental conditions allow for effective biological absorption of food and health status.