The Global Patterns Of Food Supply And Demand
Overview
The world grows more than enough food for everyone, yet around 733 million people went hungry in 2023 while shoppers in richer countries buy Kenyan green beans, Chilean grapes and Norwegian salmon in midwinter. Food supply and food demand are unevenly spread across the planet, and the gap between them shapes diets, health and trade everywhere.
In this lesson you will read the global pattern of calorie intake, understand why production and consumption are changing, and weigh the strategies used to grow more food. You will also see how the food on your plate has gone global, and what that brings and costs.
Objectives
- Global patterns of calorie intake and reasons for variations.
- The reasons for the changing global production and consumption of food.
- The strategies used to increase food supply.
- The reasons for the globalisation of food supplies.
- The impacts of the globalisation of food supplies.
Lesson Note
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Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Calorie intake is generally highest in: A. sub-Saharan Africa B. South Asia C. North America and western Europe D. central Africa Answer: C
- A person is counted as undernourished when their long-term calorie intake falls below about: A. 1800 kcal per day B. 3000 kcal per day C. 4000 kcal per day D. 600 kcal per day Answer: A
- Which factor most increases food demand as a country becomes richer? A. falling population B. eating more meat and dairy C. less urbanisation D. less trade Answer: B
- The Green Revolution increased food supply mainly through: A. reducing the population B. high-yielding crop varieties C. banning irrigation D. exporting all food Answer: B
- A disadvantage of globalised food supplies is: A. more choice for consumers B. higher greenhouse-gas emissions from transport C. export income for producers D. year-round availability Answer: B
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