Indigenous Food (In)Security
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- Q1What does the term 'food insecurity' refer to?The absence of high end fresh produce in grocery stores.Lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.Excessive consumption of unhealthy food.A lack of food options for people with dietary restrictions.30s
- Q2What is the definition of food deserts?Regions with an excess of food waste.Farms that cultivate a variety of crops.Neighborhoods with an abundance of grocery stores.Areas without access to affordable and nutritious food.30s
- Q3What is the meaning of the term 'food sovereignty'?The regulation of food production and distribution by government agencies.The dominance of a particular type of cuisine in a region.The availability of a wide variety of food products in supermarkets.The right of people to control their own food systems.30s
- Q4What is the term used to describe the practice of growing crops and raising animals for food in a limited space, often in urban areas?Urban farmingAgroforestrySubsistence farmingIndustrial agriculture30s
- Q5What is the primary cause of food waste in "developed" countries?Lack of proper food preservation methods.Food being discarded by consumers and retailers.Food spoiling during transportation and storage.Inefficient farming practices.30s
- Q6What is one of the main causes of food insecurity in Indigenous communities?Access to fast food restaurantsLack of interest in traditional foodsInsufficient agricultural skillsLimited access to traditional lands and resources30s
- Q7What is one of the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in accessing fresh and affordable food?Lack of interest in healthy foodsToo many fast food restaurantsRemote locations and limited transportation optionsInefficient food production systems30s
- Q8What is a common approach to addressing food security in Indigenous communities?Enforcing mandatory agricultural practicesImporting foreign food productsPromoting sustainable traditional food systemsImplementing strict dietary restrictions30s
- Q9Which of the following is not a potential consequence of food insecurity?Increased physical fitnessMental health issuesImpaired cognitive developmentPoor physical health30s
- Q10What percentage of households in Canada experience food insecurity?12.7%15%8.3%5%30s
- Q11What percentage of Indigenous people living off-reserve are food insecure in Canada?12.7%45%27%10%30s
- Q12Which age group in Canada is most affected by food insecurity?Middle-aged adultsElderly populationYoung adultsChildren and youth30s
- Q13Which of the following groups experiences the highest food insecurity?Indigenous people in urban areasWhite people in urban areasIndigenous people on-reserveWhite people in rural areas30s
- Q14
An issue with government statistics on Indigenous food insecurity is:
It does not include on-reserve people
It does not include people living in large urban areas
It does not include people in the territories
It overestimates levels of food insecurity
30s - Q15
In which areas are Indigenous peoples more likely to eat traditional foods? (According to FNFNES)
BC and Northern Communities
Large urban areas such as Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver
The Atlantic provinces (PEI, NS, NB)
Southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba
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