Famine food
Famine Food
Famine food (/ˈfæmɪn fuːd/) is a term used to describe food consumed during periods of famine or extreme food scarcity. These foods are typically not part of the regular diet and are often nutritionally inferior, but are consumed out of necessity when more desirable food sources are unavailable.
Etymology
The term "famine food" is derived from the English words "famine", meaning extreme scarcity of food, and "food", which refers to any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth.
Related Terms
- Famine: A severe shortage of food resulting in widespread hunger and death.
- Food Security: The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
- Food Insecurity: The state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
- Subsistence Agriculture: A type of farming in which crops are grown for personal consumption.
- Malnutrition: A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems.
Examples of Famine Foods
Famine foods can vary greatly depending on the region and the specific circumstances of the famine. Some examples of famine foods include:
- Wild Edibles: Plants that are not typically part of the diet but can be consumed in times of food scarcity. Examples include certain types of grasses, leaves, and roots.
- Insects: In some cultures, insects are a regular part of the diet, but in others, they are only consumed during times of famine.
- Livestock Feed: In extreme cases, people may resort to eating food that is typically reserved for livestock, such as certain types of grain or hay.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Famine food
- Wikipedia's article - Famine food
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