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cultural production and its producers. We also protect and promote
traditional food items.

B. Access to Food

Easy access to food and availability of food play the important role to
avoid hunger. People need physical and economic access to safe and
nutritious food. Every citizen should be safe from the state of being
in danger of life from the scarcity of food. The state should ensure
access to food for all citizens.

C. Utilization of Food
Utilization of food refers to the condition in which individuals can
utilize sufficient nutritious food as per their needs. The state must
ensure the quality standard of the available foods.

D. Stability of Food

Stability of food refers to the availability and access to adequate food
at all times. Individuals should not risk losing access to food as a
consequence of sudden shocks.For the food stability, above men-
tioned three components are to be fulfilled. The state should estab-
lish the production, storage and well distribution system for it.
Activity 3.4

Study the reference materials related to food security. Compose a
dialogue or song on it and present it to the class.

3.3 Things to Consider for Protecting Consumer's Health

Read the conversation about protecting consun1er health between
Akanksha and her father on the way to market.

Akanksha : (Pointing to a customer dealing with a salesperson)
Father, someone is checking goods turning side by
side. Why is that person paying attention to goods?
Father Yes, daughter. It is a responsibility of a consumer.
Every consumer must be conscious to their health.

Akanksha We are also the consumers, aren't we? How can we
be aware of protecting our health, father?

40 Health, Physical ai1d Creillive arts, grade 8