Question

which term is defined as the limited or uncertain access to foods of sufficient quality or quantity to sustain a healthy and active life? select one a. food insecurity b. food insufficiency c. dietary prevalence d. dietary precariousness e. food poverty

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Food insecurity is defined as limited or uncertain access to sufficient quality/quantity of food for a healthy life, matching the given definition.
• Option B: Food insufficiency refers to not having enough food, but the definition here focuses on uncertainty/limited access, not just insufficiency.
• Option C: Dietary prevalence relates to the occurrence of dietary patterns, not access to food.
• Option D: Dietary precariousness is about unstable diets, not the access aspect.
• Option E: Food poverty is about inability to afford food, while the definition is about access (not just affordability).

Answer:

A. Food insecurity