FOOD

Security is monitored by international agencies like the International Association for Food Protection, the World Resources Institute, the World Food Programme, the and Agriculture Organization, and the International Food Policy Research Institute. These organizations work to ensure that food systems are sustainable, equitable, and resilient, addressing issues such as food waste, food access, nutrition, and the impacts of climate change on agriculture. Efforts to improve the global system include promoting sustainable agricultural practices, reducing waste, increasing access to nutritious , and supporting small-scale farmers and local systems. Additionally, there is growing recognition of the importance of traditional knowledge and indigenous systems in promoting biodiversity and resilience in the face of environmental challenges. Addressing the complex challenges facing the global system requires collaboration and coordination among governments, NGOs, businesses, and individuals. By working together, we can create a system that is environmentally sustainable, socially equitable, and economically viable for all. Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support and energy to an organism. It can come in various forms - raw, processed, or formulated - and is ingested orally by animals for growth, health, or pleasure. The composition of typically includes water, lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates, with additional minerals (such as salts) and organic substances (like vitamins) also present. While some organisms, like plants, algae, and certain microorganisms, produce their own nutrients through processes like photosynthesis, animals rely on ingesting for their nutritional needs. In human diets, can be classified in different ways based on its content or processing methods. Common classifications include grouping into categories like Vegetables and Fruit, Cereals and Bread, Dairy, and Meat, reflecting their origins and nutritional functions. Other systems categorize food based on diet quality, grouping items like whole grains/cereals, refined grains/cereals, vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, eggs, dairy products, fish, red meat, processed meat, and sugar-sweetened beverages.