,Department of Nutrition, Nutrition Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Lorestan, Iran
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Background: This paper aims to examine the association between food security and passive defense and the position of food security in this context. Given the role of healthy manpower in the development of a country and the importance of healthy food and nutrition in human health as the core center of development and the main confronting factor with foreign threats, in this paper, we first discuss a definition of food security and the condition of food security in Iran and its role in acting against threats. Then, current solutions and domestic potentials for promoting food security will be considered.
Materials and Methods: In this study, the experiences of the author and relevant literature were used. Since providing nutritious , healthy food , social and economic availability for all persons at all times is indicated in food security.
Results: In order to prevent from external threats in context of safe, healthy and nutritious food, we need a system which is dependent on ourselves andexternal threats could not affect its availability. In our country, there is a good potential for confronting with food insecurity and having a healthy society due to various climatic conditions, diversity of edible plants in nature and facilities and conditions in different provinces to produce local and healthy food.
Conclusion: Considering that in food security, the provision of healthy and nutritious food and access to individuals is considered socially and socially at all times. The results of this study showed that food insecurity in the country is high and threatening. Therefore, to ensure food security and increase access to healthy and nutritious food. The use of indigenous and local food products, including cultivated food and local vehicles, is recommended.
Type of Study:
Research |
Received: 2017/10/28 | Accepted: 2017/10/28 | Published: 2017/10/28