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Hunger / food insecurity
An economic definition is the lack of food due to the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways. The USDA, in 1997, estimated that about 12% of US households suffer from food insecurity.
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- Industry/Domain: Agriculture
- Category: Agricultural programs & laws
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