Food insecurity

Food security exists "when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life."²¹  Food insecurity exists when a person or household is concerned they will not be able to, or are unable to acquire or consume an adequate diet, either because of the poor quality of food or insufficient quantity. It is often associated with the financial ability to acquire food.²² Moderate food insecurity is when a household compromises the quality and/or quantity of food consumed. Severe food insecurity is when a household reduces food intake or disrupts normal eating patterns.²³