97 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Food Supply | Our World in Data, published by ourworldindata.org. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 76 of the 97 pairs (78.4%) are explanatory questions and 21 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What is the main measure for assessing food supply and security? | the average caloric availability for each individual | See all interactive charts on food supply ↓ A primary metric in evaluating food supply and security is the average caloric availability for each individual. This metric, whilenot encompassing the full spectrum of nutritional needs– as a wholesome diet demands more than mere energy – serves as a critical benchmark in assessing food security. The most widely used and comprehensive data on food supply and consumption is published by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).This datais annually available and is updated by the FAO, extending back to 1961. Over the decades since 1961, there has been a consistent global uptrend in the per capita calorie supply, reflecting changes and advancements in food production, distribution, and consumption patterns worldwide. | 103 | definition | 1.000 | See all interactive charts on food supply ↓ A primary metric in evaluating food supply and security is the average caloric availability for each individual. | p[0] | 0.700 | valid | |
| What does MDER define in relation to food security? | the cut-off threshold caloric intake an individual would have to consume to attain a minimum acceptable weight for height | The MDER of an individual is defined as the cut-off threshold caloric intake an individual would have to consume to attain a minimum acceptable weight for height. This metric is used to define the prevalence of undernourishment in a population; an individual whose caloric intake falls below their specific MDER for an extended period is defined as 'undernourished'. In the map, it is presented as the average MDER for a country's population which is calculated based on its demographic weighting. Inour explaineron hunger measurement, we detail how these metrics are used to estimate levels of undernourishment across a population. MDER values vary globally because dietary energy needs differ based on gender, age, and physical activity levels. each country's average MDER, calculated based on demographic profiles and weighted for gender and age distribution, differs and changes annually. | 40 | definition | 1.000 | The MDER of an individual is defined as the cut-off threshold caloric intake an individual would have to consume to attain a minimum acceptable weight for height. | p[11] | |||
| What is the primary metric used to evaluate food supply and security? | the average caloric availability for each individual | See all interactive charts on food supply ↓ A primary metric in evaluating food supply and security is the average caloric availability for each individual. This metric, whilenot encompassing the full spectrum of nutritional needs– as a wholesome diet demands more than mere energy – serves as a critical benchmark in assessing food security. The most widely used and comprehensive data on food supply and consumption is published by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).This datais annually available and is updated by the FAO, extending back to 1961. Over the decades since 1961, there has been a consistent global uptrend in the per capita calorie supply, reflecting changes and advancements in food production, distribution, and consumption patterns worldwide. | 103 | definition | 1.000 | See all interactive charts on food supply ↓ A primary metric in evaluating food supply and security is the average caloric availability for each individual. | p[0] | 0.700 | valid | |
| How is the prevalence of undernourishment in a population defined? | an individual whose caloric intake falls below their specific MDER for an extended period is defined as 'undernourished' | The MDER of an individual is defined as the cut-off threshold caloric intake an individual would have to consume to attain a minimum acceptable weight for height. This metric is used to define the prevalence of undernourishment in a population; an individual whose caloric intake falls below their specific MDER for an extended period is defined as 'undernourished'. In the map, it is presented as the average MDER for a country's population which is calculated based on its demographic weighting. Inour explaineron hunger measurement, we detail how these metrics are used to estimate levels of undernourishment across a population. MDER values vary globally because dietary energy needs differ based on gender, age, and physical activity levels. each country's average MDER, calculated based on demographic profiles and weighted for gender and age distribution, differs and changes annually. | 245 | definition | 1.000 | This metric is used to define the prevalence of undernourishment in a population; an individual whose caloric intake falls below their specific MDER for an extended period is defined as 'undernourished'. | ||||
| What is the primary metric for evaluating food supply and security? | the average caloric availability for each individual | See all interactive charts on food supply ↓ A primary metric in evaluating food supply and security is the average caloric availability for each individual. This metric, whilenot encompassing the full spectrum of nutritional needs– as a wholesome diet demands more than mere energy – serves as a critical benchmark in assessing food security. The most widely used and comprehensive data on food supply and consumption is published by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).This datais annually available and is updated by the FAO, extending back to 1961. Over the decades since 1961, there has been a consistent global uptrend in the per capita calorie supply, reflecting changes and advancements in food production, distribution, and consumption patterns worldwide. | 103 | definition | 1.000 | See all interactive charts on food supply ↓ A primary metric in evaluating food supply and security is the average caloric availability for each individual. | p[0] | 0.700 | valid | |
| What does the coefficient of variation of habitual caloric consumption distribution measure? | the inequality in calorie intake within a population | Countries with predominantly young populations tend to have lower average MDER values, as children's energy needs are generally lower than adults'. countries with populations engaged in physically demanding activities, such as labor-intensive or agricultural work, often have higher MDER values due to increased energy requirements. While there are differences in calorie supply between countries worldwide, it's worth noting that within countries, the variation in calorie intake can also be significant. To gauge this variation within a population, the FAO uses a parameter called the'coefficient of variation of habitual caloric consumption distribution'. This annual measurement, critical for assessing food security, provides insights into dietary equality. The coefficient of variation quantifies the inequality in calorie intake within a population. | 803 | definition | 1.000 | The coefficient of variation quantifies the inequality in calorie intake within a population. | p[11] | 0.700 | valid | |
| What are Macronutrients? | defined as the chemical compounds humans consume in the largest quantities within the diet, and which provide the bulk of our energy | It notes that: "Data showing as 5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 5%." Fogel (2004) - The Escape from Hunger and Premature Death, 1700-2100: Europe, America, and the Third World. Macronutrients are defined as the chemical compounds humans consume in the largest quantities within the diet, and which provide the bulk of our energy. There are three key macronutrients: protein, fat, and carbohydrates. | 217 | definition | 0.980 | Macronutrients are defined as the chemical compounds humans consume in the largest quantities within the diet, and which provide the bulk of our energy. | p[35] | 0.850 | valid | |
| What are the key macronutrients? | three key macronutrients: protein, fat, and carbohydrates | Macronutrients are defined as the chemical compounds humans consume in the largest quantities within the diet, and which provide the bulk of our energy. There are three key macronutrients: protein, fat, and carbohydrates. WHO (2007). | 163 | definition | 0.980 | There are three key macronutrients: protein, fat, and carbohydrates. | p[35] | 0.850 | valid | |
| How is undernourishment defined? | a caloric intake insufficient to meet minimum energy requirements for adequate weight and nutrition. | Per capita food supply therefore tends to increase with economic growth. this trend tends to taper off or even reverse in high-income countries. The link between increasing per capita food supply and the prevalence of undernourishment is an intuitive yet critical aspect of global nutrition dynamics. Undernourishment, as we cover in detail in our topic pageHunger and Undernourishment, is defined as a caloric intake insufficient to meet minimum energy requirements for adequate weight and nutrition. In the following chart, we show the prevalence of undernourishment, measured as the percentage of the total population undernourished against the daily supply of calories, in kilocalories per person per day. there is a distinct trend where nations with lower per capita calorie availability typically exhibit higher rates of undernourishment. | 401 | definition | 0.980 | Undernourishment, as we cover in detail in our topic pageHunger and Undernourishment, is defined as a caloric intake insufficient to meet minimum energy requirements for adequate weight and nutrition. In the following chart, we show the prevalence of undernourishment, measured as the percentage of the total population undernourished against the daily supply of calories, in kilocalories per person per day. | ||||
| What does MDER represent? | the cut-off threshold caloric intake an individual would have to consume to attain a minimum acceptable weight for height | The MDER of an individual is defined as the cut-off threshold caloric intake an individual would have to consume to attain a minimum acceptable weight for height. This metric is used to define the prevalence of undernourishment in a population; an individual whose caloric intake falls below their specific MDER for an extended period is defined as 'undernourished'. In the map, it is presented as the average MDER for a country's population which is calculated based on its demographic weighting. Inour explaineron hunger measurement, we detail how these metrics are used to estimate levels of undernourishment across a population. MDER values vary globally because dietary energy needs differ based on gender, age, and physical activity levels. each country's average MDER, calculated based on demographic profiles and weighted for gender and age distribution, differs and changes annually. | 40 | definition | 0.980 | The MDER of an individual is defined as the cut-off threshold caloric intake an individual would have to consume to attain a minimum acceptable weight for height. | p[11] |
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