Health Matters (12): Food security

Hello my all stemit family,

I hope everyone doing well and enjoyning their life i am also fine by the grace of Allah.Today the contest is related to our health which is very important and the topic of this contest is 'Food security' or the posting community is Healthy Steem.

So lets do it,

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How does food security affect public health?

Food security is an important for a good public health. When the people have enough nutritious food they can stay healthy and to avoid diseases. Lack of food security can be cause malnutrition or weakness and poor growth in a children. It is also weakens in the immune system that making the people more likely to get sick.Food insecurity can increase a stress and the mental health problems. It can affects the families and communities that is leading to higher healthcare costs. Ensuring a food security helps to everyone live healthier and better lives.

What role do government policies play in food security?

Government policies can play a big role in the ensuring food security. They can help by supporting a farmers with the better seeds or tools and fair prices. Policies can also improve the food storage and transport so the food can reaches everyone on time.

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Governments often to create programs to provide food for a poor families and also children. They set rules to ensure a food safety and quality. By focusing on the agriculture or trade and fair distribution and good policies to ensure that everyone has an access to enough nutritious food.

How does climate change threaten food security?

Climate change is a big threat to a food security. It can causes on the unpredictable weather like a droughts or floods and the heatwaves which can harm the crops and to reduce the food production. Farmers can struggle to grow enough food because of changing the rainfall patterns and rising temperatures.Climate change also affects the livestock that is making it harder to produce a meat and dairy.

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Pests and diseases can spread more easily that is damaging crops and animals. When the food is becomes scarce or prices to go up that is making it harder for the poor people to afford it. To protect the food security we must to take the action to fight a climate change and help the farmers adapt to new challenges.

Can community gardens improve food security and health? Explain.

Yes the community gardens can improve food security and a health. These gardens can allow the people to grow their own fresh fruits and a vegetables that is making healthy food for more affordable and available. They can also reduce dependence on the expensive store bought food. Gardening is a great physical activity which can helps to improve the health. Eating fresh homegrown produce that is boosts a nutrition and lowers the risk of a diseases. Community gardens can also bring the people together that creating stronger bonds and support. By promoting a self sufficiency and healthier eating in community gardens are a simple but effective way to improve the food security and health.

How do cultural factors influence food choices?

Cultural factors play a big role in what the people eat. Different cultures have their own traditional foods or cooking methods and the eating habits. For example in some cultures the rice is a daily staple while in the others bread or pasta is more common.

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Festivals and celebrations is also influence the food choices with a special dishes prepared for these events. Religion can also affect the diets too with a certain foods that allowed or avoided. Overall culture shapes the food preferences that is making the each communities diet unique and meaningful.

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