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24 | Food security
Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Food security"
SEWT Team
January 12, 2025
Food security
“Food security” is a crucial global issue, and it's a fascinating topic for you, an ESL learner, to explore. By studying food security, you'll not only learn new vocabulary related to agriculture, nutrition, and economic development, but you'll also gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and solutions to this pressing problem. The words we'll learn today will equip you to have more informed and engaging discussions about food security. Let’s jump right in!
In today’s lesson, you’re going to have:
5 advanced English vocabulary words about Food security.
15 examples of phrases that you can use on a daily basis.
Eye-catching images will help you learn and retain the vocabulary.
5 VOCABULARY WORDS
1. Malnutrition
Noun
📚 DEFINITION
A condition caused by not consuming enough essential nutrients or having a poor diet.
📄 Example Sentences:
Malnutrition remains a critical issue in many developing countries.
Children suffering from malnutrition are at risk of stunted growth and development.
Addressing malnutrition is essential to improving global health.
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2. Agriculture
Noun
📚 DEFINITION
The practice of farming, including cultivating the soil and raising animals to produce food.
📄 Example Sentences:
Sustainable agriculture can help ensure long-term food security.
The country's economy relies heavily on agriculture to feed its population.
Advances in agriculture have increased crop yields and reduced hunger.
3. Famine
Noun
📚 DEFINITION
An extreme scarcity of food affecting a large population, often leading to widespread hunger and starvation.
📄 Example Sentences:
The region is facing a famine due to prolonged drought and crop failures.
Humanitarian aid was sent to help the victims of the famine.
Historical famines have been caused by natural disasters, conflict, and poor governance.
4. Infrastructure
Noun
📚 DEFINITION
The basic physical systems and structures needed for the operation of a society, including transportation, water supply, and food distribution systems.
📄 Example Sentences:
Improving rural infrastructure is crucial for enhancing food distribution and access.
Poor infrastructure can make it difficult to transport food to remote areas.
Governments must invest in infrastructure to support food security in both urban and rural communities.
5. Yield
Noun
📚 DEFINITION
The amount of food or other crops produced on a piece of land during a specific period.
📄 Example Sentences:
Improved irrigation systems helped increase the farm’s annual crop yield.
High-yield crops are essential for feeding a growing global population.
Farmers are working to maximize their yields while using fewer resources.
A PARAGRAPH USING THE 5 VOCABULARY WORDS
Imagine trying to feed your family, but you can't find enough food, or it's too expensive. That's the reality for millions of people around the world. People are living in malnutrition. Poverty stricken areas of the world struggle with famine. When it comes down to it, agriculture is the foundation of food security, producing crops and livestock for our consumption. Infrastructure like roads, storage facilities, and transportation systems ensures that food can reach everyone who needs it. Yield, the amount of food produced per acre, is influenced by factors like climate, soil quality, and farming practices. These interconnected elements work together to ensure food security. When any of them are disrupted, people suffer from hunger and malnutrition.
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