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Local Food and Food Miles (Ethical Issues (smaller household groups,…
Local Food and Food Miles
Ethics
Philosophical Discipline
It helps decision makers seek criteria to evaluate different moral stances
Ethics attempt to
determine what is morally good and bad, right or wrong
3 Types
Morality
: This is
based on rational people’s respect
for other rational people.
Utilitarianism
: The guiding principle is based on conduct which produces the greatest happiness or benefit to the greatest number of people.
Virtues
benefit the person and the person’s society
(such as charity and generosity).
Dilemmas
Pay More for Food
Reduce Food Waste
Local vs. Global
Low Inputs and Lower Yields
New Ways of Eating
Food Distribution
New Diets (Less Meat)
Ethical Issues
smaller household groups, larger houses on less land
global
economic,
technological
&
social change
increased
number of food items available
for purchase
ageing
population
increasing
ethnic diversity
challenges of the 21st century life
increased
demand for nutrition and health care services
household entertainment
as opposed to community
Individual Food Security
: “…exists when all people have
physical, social and economic access to food
, which is safe and consumed in sufficient quantities and quality
to meet their dietary needs and food preferences to healthy and active life
.”
Food Security
Food Access
: Social Support / Finances / Distance
Food Utilization
: Nutrition Knowledge / Cooking Skills / Cooking Facilities / Taste Preferences
Food Availability
: Availability / Price / Quality / Location