Food Security: Foundation for a Healthy Nation

Abstract

he value of food in the existence of any Nation cannot be overemphasized as food is regarded as the hearth beat and nucleus through which a Nation thrives. The food we eat as individuals gives our body the information and materials it needs to function properly on daily basis. Wrong consumption of food has it health implications on the body causing development of diseases such as overweight arthritis, diabetes and heart diseases. As food is regarded as the major source of fuel the body burns to carry out either physiological or physical functions it becomes imperative to ensure that it is made available in its right quantity and quality. Therefore, this paper looked into the concept of health, food and food security, pillars of food security, food security and health implications and challenges confronting food security. The authors recommended among other things that government should diversify the economy channeling the energy of Nigerian teaming youths towards agriculture to ensure food adequacy.