Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems 20, 30

(a)	Explore the emotional and physical importance of food, considering factors such as food abundance, food choices and lack of food.
(b)	Differentiate between hunger and malnutrition.
(c)	Explain the United Nations’ definition of food security.
(d)	Analyze global disparities in food security, considering the differences between developed and developing countries and the challenges faced by each.
(e)	Examine the concept of sustainable food systems and their role in ensuring long-term food security, considering factors such as environmental sustainability, social equity and economic viability.
(f)	Defend food security as a basic human right.
(g)	Assess the four pillars of food security in relation to availability, access (i.e., affordability), utilization (i.e., cultural relevance) and stability.
(h)	Examine the role of each of the following in influencing food security: farmers and producers; processors and manufacturers; retailers; newcomers to Canada; First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and communities; consumers at diverse income levels; municipal, provincial, and federal governments; community groups (e.g., Food Banks, gardening groups); individual citizens; and, individuals and groups with environmental stewardship as a priority.
(i)	Examine the impact of factors such as income, employment and culture on food insecurity for individuals, families and communities.
(j)	Research factors that influence food insecurity internationally (e.g., lack of access to farming lands; conflict, violence and wars; unfair trade rules; natural disasters; inability to adopt modern technology).
(k)	Differentiate between chronic and transitory food insecurity.
(l)	Describe actions one might undertake as an individual stakeholder in the food system to enhance food security.

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