The consumption of calories has consistently ___________ in rural areas. The average per capita calorie consumption in 2004-05 is _________ than the required calories. The minimum calorie consumption for persons living in urban areas is 2100 calories. The difference between actual calorie consumption in 2004-05 and the required calorie consumption in urban areas is _________.

Correct the false statements

(i) Increase in food production alone ensures food security

(ii) It is important to encourage mono-crop cultivation to ensure food security

(iii) Low-calorie intake is higher among people with low income

(iv) Legislations have an important role to play in ensuring food security

(v) PDS system could be used to address the issue of child nutrition

Suppose that the foodgrain production has been affected in a particular year because of natural calamity. In what ways can the government ensure higher availability of food grains for the year?

Use an imaginary example from your context to describe the relationship between underweight and access to food. (AS4)

Analyze a week’s food habits of your family. Create a table to explain nutrition elements included in it.