noun phrase · academic
food security
UK/fuːd sɪˈkjʊərɪti/US/fuːd sɪˈkjʊrɪti/FOOD se·CUR·i·ty
The state in which people have reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
Examples
“Climate change is a major threat to global food security.”
“Policies that increase local production can help improve food security.”
“Food security is often discussed in relation to poverty and conflict.”
Band 8 sentence
“Policymakers must address both production and distribution if they are serious about improving food security.”
Collocations
- ensure food security
- threaten food security
Word family
Common mistakes
Food secure is important for everyone.→Food security is important for everyone.
Ensure the food security to rural areas.→Ensure food security in rural areas.
Say it for a higher band
5food supply→6food availability→7+food security
Synonyms
food availability
Easily confused
food availability
“Food availability does not guarantee food security if people cannot afford the food.”
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