Food Security - Casey Food Gardens Group
Food Security
Food Security - Casey Food Gardens Group
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What is Food Security?
Food Security is regarded as the state in which all persons obtain nutritionally adequate, culturally acceptable, safe food regularly through non-emergency resources.
Food Security broadens the traditional concept of poverty, embracing a systemic view of the causes of hunger and poor nutrition within a community while identifying the changes necessary to prevent their occurrence.
An estimated 60,000 people in Australia are estimated to be food insecure.
Causes of Food Insecurity
Access issues: Physical ability, Mental health, Stability of housing, Geographic isolation, Social exclusion, Transport options, Safe routes, Literacy, Language, Cultural familiarity, Knowledge & skills, Disadvantaged areas - less healthy choice
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