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All of the following are correct about food insecurity EXCEPT

it is characterized by a widespread lack of food often due to a disaster.

it can result in protein-energy malnutrition.

it occurs when food is not distributed equitably.

it can lead to individual nutrient deficiencies.

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it is characterized by a widespread lack of food often due to a disaster

Food insecurity occurs when food is not distributed equitably and can result in protein and nutrition deficiencies. It is not characterized by a widespread lack of food often due to a disaster.

What do you mean by food insecurity?

  • "Food insecurity occurs when households are unable to acquire adequate food because they have insufficient money and other resources."
  • It is a result of lack of money, unemployment and ethnicity.
  • Food insecurity tends to increase where a person has less money.
  • It is measured at the household level.
  • It can result in protein and nutritional deficiency (lack) in an individual.

Hence, the correct option is: it is characterized by a widespread lack of food often due to a disaster.

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