Level Of Food Security Research Articles

Food Security Status, WIC Participation, and Early Childhood Caries in a Nationally Representative Sample of Children.

Despite the potential role of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in mitigating the adverse effects of food insecurity on oral health, to our knowledge, no study has examined whether WIC participation could modify the association between food insecurity with caries in young children. Our aim was to investigate the impact of WIC participation in modifying the association between food insecurity and early childhood caries. This was a cross-sectional study. Using 2011-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, children aged 2 through 5 years; with household income ≤185% of the Federal Poverty Level; and with data on WIC participation, food security, and dental examinations were included (n= 1,921). Food-security status and WIC participation were the study exposures. Total and untreated dental caries were the main outcome measures. Logistic regression examined associations of food security (household-level and child-level) and WIC participation with odds of caries. Interactions between food security and WIC participation were examined using multiplicative interaction terms. Marginal child food security was significantly related to higher odds of total caries in income-eligible WIC nonparticipants (odds ratio 1.92; 95% CI 1.07 to 3.46); however, this relationship was not observed in WIC participants. Furthermore, food insecurity was significantly associated with greater odds of untreated caries only among income-eligible WIC nonparticipants (odds ratio 1.79; 95% CI 1.12 to 2.85). In this sample of preschool-aged children, the relationship of food insecurity with caries differed by WIC participation status. Findings suggest that WIC participation could improve the oral health of income-eligible children with lower levels of food security.

Food security and political instability-foreign divestment analysis

PurposePrior studies have found evidence for the role of political instability on foreign divestment (FD) where a high level of instability encourages FD decisions. Therefore, this paper aims to examine how the food security level explains the linkage between political instability and FD.Design/methodology/approachThe current study adopts the system generalised method of moment (GMM) to achieve accurate and reliable empirical evidence for 60 developing countries in the period 2011 to 2020.FindingsThe results demonstrated a negative and significant relationship between political instability and FD on food security. This suggests that political instability’s impact on divestment tends to be lower in countries with better levels of food security. Other controlled variables, such as economic growth, human capital and trade openness, also have a negative effect on FD, discouraging FD.Practical implicationsAs a result, policymakers could take steps to ensure that food security levels reach acceptable levels, as food security has been linked to a country’s political stability.Originality/valueTo the authors limited knowledge, no studies have looked at the relationship between political instability and food security in determining a country’s FD. Our study aims to analyse this issue because the current global crisis, which is being caused by high food prices, will push millions of more people into severe poverty and exacerbate hunger and malnutrition

Relationship between the food security level and food environments in Ecatepec: COVID-19 lockdown effect

En esta investigación, mediante una serie de encuestas, se determinó el perfil socioeconómico, el nivel de seguridad alimentaria y la tipología del ambiente alimentario de varios hogares en Ecatepec, Estado de México, fueron determinados durante la contingencia por COVID-19, con el fin de establecer la relación entre el efecto esta contingencia con el nivel de seguridad alimentaria. La mayoría de las personas dijeron no haber tenido problemas para conseguir alimentos para preparar sus comidas, aunque en situación de inseguridad alimentaria el cierre de locales y la falta de dinero fueron factores frecuentes, sin observar cambios notables en los precios de estos mismos. A la mayoría les preocupó el efecto de la contingencia por COVID-19 en su dieta, aunque solo familias en inseguridad alimentaria tuvieron que disminuir sus comidas, además de percibir aumento de peso en algún familiar. Las familias en situación de inseguridad alimentaria tuvieron mayores dificultades dadas las condiciones del ambiente alimentario en algunas colonias de Ecatepec de Morelos durante la contingencia por COVID-19.

Determination of Sustainable Food Land Directions in Bantul Regency, Indonesia Based on Food Security Level and Land Use Conversion

Determination of Sustainable Food Land Directions in Bantul Regency, Indonesia Based on Food Security Level and Land Use Conversion

Assessment of agricultural land carrying capacity for food availability in Situbondo Regency, Indonesia

The decline in food crop production indicates a region's declining level of food security. One of the factors is caused by a decrease in the quantity and physical quality of the agricultural environment. In the last five years, Situbondo Regency has experienced a reduction in rice production by 40%. This massive decline indicates the importance of testing the carrying capacity of agricultural land in Situbondo Regency. This study aimed to identify agricultural land's capability in producing rice as a staple food crop in Situbondo Regency. This study used the land suitability assessment method for rice plants based on physical and environmental variables. After that, the rice produced from agricultural land would be calculated by calculating the amount of land with high suitability and the average rice production in Situbondo Regency. The identification results showed that the Situbondo Regency could produce 169,642 tons of food in the existing conditions. With a moderate amount of food consumption of 57,822 tons per capita per year, food availability was at a surplus of 111,761 tons. Therefore, it could be input for relevant stakeholders, especially for the Food Security Agency, in formulating policies related to the provision of food for the people of Situbondo Regency. So from now on, the efforts to diversify food and protect productive land can be achieved relatively quickly.

Exploring U.S. Food System Workers' Intentions to Work While Ill during the Early COVID-19 Pandemic: A National Survey.

With "stay at home" orders in effect during early COVID-19, many United States (U.S.) food system workers attended in-person work to maintain national food supply chain operations. Anecdotally, many encountered barriers to staying home despite symptomatic COVID-19 illness. We conducted a national, cross-sectional, online survey between 31 July and 2 October 2020 among 2535 respondents. Using multivariable regression and free-text analyses, we investigated factors associated with workers' intentions to attend work while ill (i.e., presenteeism intentions) during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, 8.8% of respondents intended to attend work with COVID-19 disease symptoms. Almost half (41.1%) reported low or very low household food security. Workers reporting a higher workplace safety climate score were half as likely to report presenteeism intentions (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.52, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.37, 0.75) relative to those reporting lower scores. Workers reporting low (aOR 2.06, 95% CI 1.35, 3.13) or very low (aOR 2.31, 95% CI 1.50, 3.13) household food security levels had twice the odds of reporting presenteeism intentions relative to those reporting high/marginal food security. Workplace culture and safety climate could enable employees to feel like they can take leave when sick during a pandemic, which is critical to maintaining individual and workplace health. We stress the need for strategies which address vulnerabilities and empower food workers to make health-protective decisions.

Household Food Security of Cocoa Farmers (Theobroma Cacao L) on Former Coal Mine Land in Sawahlunto City

An overview of the food security vulnerability of cocoa farmer households on former mining lands is able to provide recommendations in efforts to increase the income that can support the welfare of farmer households and increase regional farmer food security. The purpose of this study was to determine the amount of cocoa farmer household income and cocoa farmer household expenditure and the level of food security of cocoa farmer households in ex-mining areas in Talawi District, Sawahlunto City. With a sample of 39 respondents selected by simple random sampling and data analysis using a quantitative approach. This study shows the results that the average household income of respondents is IDR 3,082,821 per month. Whereas for the average respondent household food expenditure is Rp.1,426,282.05 or 59.94% of total household expenditure, the respondent's household non-food expenditure is Rp.953,384.62 or 40.06% of total household expenditure ladder. Judging from the proportion of household expenditure to total expenditure, the results show that the level of household food security is 23.08% of households are food secure and 76.92% of households are food insecure. Households should improve food expenditure patterns by paying attention to and diversifying the amount and type of food they will consume.

Households’ Agribusiness Status and Food Security in Burkina Faso

Food insecurity remains a major challenge worldwide. The political discourse calls for increasing agricultural productivity through agribusiness as a key driver of food and nutrition security. This is because the dominant agricultural system, that is, small farms, appears inefficient. However, the policy definition of agribusiness may exclude actors who fit into rural households in low-income countries. This study contributes to the literature by comparing the relationship between agribusiness and non-agribusiness households and by focusing on how this affects their respective food security. It develops an analytical framework that helps decision makers redirect agribusiness policies by clearly considering rural households as potential agribusinesses. Using a dataset covering the entire rural area of Burkina Faso, this study adopts an endogenous sample selection method to define the agribusiness status of these rural agricultural households. An instrumental variable (IV) probit regression was used to analyse the determining factors of agribusiness status, as it addresses the problem of selection bias or endogeneity. A simple linear regression was then used through which a multidimensional food security index was regressed over agribusiness and non-agribusiness household characteristics. The study finds that in rural areas, the level of agricultural technologies adopted, the input cost, and the quantity of family labour used in farming are among the determining factors of a household’s agribusiness. Land size and the quantity of sales within a household are key determinants of the level of food security. As the level of food security in agribusiness households is (two times) high as in non-agribusiness households, this study recognises the relevance of targeting agribusiness as an enabler for achieving food security. This paper proposes that decision-makers extend their definition of agribusiness by including rural non-legally recognised agribusiness actors to increase fiscal income. This study is the first to address agribusiness and food security issues in Burkina Faso.

Associations between early introduction to complementary foods, subsequent cereal-added bottle feeding and daily macronutrient intake among infants

Introducing complementary foods early during infancy has been associated with an increased risk of overweight later in life, but the pathway is an understudied topic. Hence the study was conducted with low-income and primarily minority mother-infant dyads to: 1) understand how the introduction of complementary foods prior to 4 months was associated with socio-demographic characteristics and food security status; 2) determine the association between early introduction to complementary foods and breastfeeding and adding cereal into the bottle in later infancy (i.e., at 6 and 9 months), and; 3) examine how adding infant cereal into the bottle was related to daily calorie and macronutrient intake in infancy. We conducted interviews with mothers (n = 201) at 4 months of age and 24-h feeding recalls at age 6 and 9 months. Results indicated that 29% of the infants were fed complementary foods before 4 months of age. Introducing complementary foods early was negatively associated with breastfeeding and positively associated with adding cereal into the bottle at 6-months. This practice was more common among those who experienced marginal to very low levels of food security. Comparing by race/ethnicity, Latinx mothers were significantly less likely to introduce solids early. After controlling for sex, infants fed cereal in the bottle were consuming significantly more calories compared to their counterparts. Specifically, adding cereal into the bottle resulted in approximately 10% additional daily calorie intake among infants. Understanding how these feeding practices affect appetite development and weight status during infancy is warranted.

Does plate waste matter?: A two-stage cluster survey to assess the household plate waste in the Philippines

BackgroundPlate waste is an urgent global public health problem. Gaining better knowledge of the quantity and patterns of plate waste among households may give critical insights into resolving the greater problem of unnecessary plate waste. The study was conducted to determine the amount of plate wastage across food security levels of households and evaluate possible factors associated with plate waste.MethodsThis investigation analyzed the data from the 2018 Expanded National Nutrition Survey. Food weighing, food inventory, and food recall were the methods used to collect household food consumption and plate waste. Household Food Insecurity Access Scale was used to identify levels of food security among households.ResultsThe present study has revealed that the average household plate waste of rice was 49.6 g ± 4.7; meat, fish, & poultry was 7.5 g ± 0.5; and vegetable was 6.7 g ± 0.3. Rice (58%), vegetables (18%), and meat (9%) were the top 3 most wasted foods among Filipino households. Test showed that there was a significant difference in the wastage of rice (p < 0.001), corn (p < 0.001), vegetables (p < 0.05), fish (p < 0.001), meat (p < 0.001), and fats and oils (p = 0.001) across household food security levels. Households with the highest consumption of rice was 1.24 (CI: 1.06 – 1.46) times more likely to have rice waste compared to those households with the lowest consumption. Households with a female household head was 0.82 (CI: 0.78 – 0.87) times less likely to have plate waste of rice and rice products compared to those with male household head. The odds of rice wasting of household in urban areas was 0.83 (CI: 0.77 – 0.89) times higher in contrast to rural areas. The odds of rice wasting was 1.38 (CI: 1.15 – 1.66) times higher for households in the rich quintile compared to the poorest quintile. Household with highest vegetable consumption were 3.56 (CI: 2.51 – 5.03) times more likely to have vegetable waste compared to those with the lowest consumption. Households with 5 members were 1.13 (CI: 1.01 – 1.27) times more likely to have vegetable waste. The odds of wasting vegetables was 1.50 (CI: 1.14–1.97) times greater among households in the richest quintile compared in the poorest quintile. Families with the highest fish, meat & poultry consumption was 1.38 (CI: 1.01 – 1.91) times more likely of having fish, meat & poultry waste than households with lowest consumption. Fish, meat, and poultry plate waste was 0.81 (CI: 0.68 – 0.96) times less likely in households with 5 members or less than in households with more than 5 members. Compared to households in the lowest quintile, those in the middle quintile were 1.55 (CI: 1.01 – 2.38) times more likely to throw away fish, meat, and poultry. The odds of wasting fish, meat, and poultry was 2.26 (CI: 1.35 – 3.79) times higher for those in the richest than those in the poorest quintile.ConclusionsFindings suggest that plate waste is indeed a public health problem that should be addressed. Future research studies should explore the nutrient losses that might stem from plate wastage in order to have a more accurate approach when it comes to the development of strategies and interventions aimed at reducing household plate waste.

Уровневая модель продовольственной безопасности

In the conditions of general macroeconomic instability, the threat of famine in a number of countries of the world, as well as in the context of global climate change, which causes various kinds of cataclysms, leading to crop losses in many countries, the food security of the state is considered as the most important part of its national security. This article explores trends and methods for assessing the level of food security in the Russian Federation as a whole, and one of the regions of the Russian Federation (Omsk region), in particular. The purpose of the work is to analyze the level of food security of the Russian Federation and the Omsk region, their relationship and interdependence. Approaches were also applied to the analysis of statistical and predictive models in the field of strategic planning and management of the national security of the state. A model for assessing the level of food security was developed, an analysis of the level of food security in Russia and the Omsk region was carried out within the framework of the developed model, and conclusions were drawn about their relationship.

Institutional trends of Russian agriculture as problems and advantages of development

It is established that the increase in the level of food security in Russia refers to the institutional problems of the economy. It is assumed that the long-standing reproductive imbalances in the economy may manifest themselves differently in the conditions of sanctions and changes in the institutional policy of the state. The purpose and objectives of the study were to analyze the positions of various authors regarding new trends in the development of the institutional factor in their countries. Institutional trends in the Russian economy, including agriculture, are evaluated. The depth of manifestation and the temporal extent of the most important institutional trends are determined: the trend to preserve small-scale production, imbalances in the development of crop production and animal husbandry, the imbalance of prices of agricultural producers and prices of products consumed by them, the uneven spatial development of Russian regions. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that the main structural imbalances and contradictions in the institutional development of agriculture are systematized. To develop a proactive regulatory impact, it is recommended that the authorities and management monitor some new reproductive proportions.

Assessment of agricultural production in Russia in the context of global food security

The world’s economies are focused on sustainable development and food security. One of the main components of the food security system of the country - agricultural production - is highlighted. The study aims to identify the problems and prospects for the development of food security. The objectives of the study are related to the justification of the system of indicators (criteria) to assess the level of food security of countries, the choice of the list of countries for comparative analysis, conducting economic and statistical analysis, formulating directions to improve food security management. The system of indicators to assess the level of food security in the countries based on the assessment of average annual indices of production and consumption of products per capita and per arable land or livestock, poultry. An assessment of food security in terms of agricultural development indicators was conducted for the years 2010-2018. The scientific novelty of the research consists in the development of a methodology for assessing food security indicators, assessment of progressive and negative changes in the level of food security, formulation of conclusions to improve food security in Russia. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of developing a more efficient state agricultural policy.

Making History: The Academy and the White House Conference

The conference was moved forward by a bipartisan group led by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (Mass.), Sen. Mike Braun (Ind.), Sen. Corey Booker (N.J.) and the late Rep. Jackie Walorski (Ind.). In every session, from speaker after speaker and from conversations I had with other participants, I was so pleased to see a spirit of bipartisanship pervading the conference. It is clear to me that we, the people, can achieve the goals of the conference1The White HouseStatement by White House on National Strategy on Nutrition and Health. 2022.https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/09/27/executive-summary-biden-harris-administration-national-strategy-on-hunger-nutrition-and-health/Date accessed: October 23, 2022Google Scholar by the target date of 2030 by working together across party lines. The White House Conference made clear what we Academy members already knew: Hunger has a huge impact on quality of life. Everyone needs to have access to good, healthy food. We cannot overcome this problem in silos; we must work together on everything from the food supply and agriculture to nutrition education of the public – including school meals. It is clear that current levels of reimbursements are not enough, there is not adequate equipment, and there is not enough nutrition education. Every time universal school meals were mentioned at the White House Conference, there was an unbelievable amount of applause from the audience. On the day following the White House Conference, the Academy held an online town meeting to reflect on the conference and update our members on what comes next. I noted the sad fact that the U.S. leads so many nations in cases of chronic disease and that there is a disproportionate number of people from underrepresented groups with preventable chronic conditions. Another takeaway from the White House Conference for me: the need to integrate nutrition and health. We have to connect the path from the doctor’s office to the hospital and to the community. Universal screening for food insecurity is a must: Assess who is the patient/client, what is their level of food security/ insecurity and then connect that prioritize their nutritional health. We can better make connections and serve our customers via increased reimbursement and nutrition counseling for obesity and diet-related diseases. We have been advocating for these services as part of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act; TROA would “amend the Social Security Act to enable the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to enhance beneficiary access to the most qualified existing Medicare providers of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity, resulting in decreased health care costs and lower obesity rates among older adults.”2Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsTreat and reduce obesity act.https://www.eatrightpro.org/-/media/eatrightpro-files/advocacy/legislation/issue-brief-troa2021_final.pdf?la=en&hash=DA1946BD29FA4E09C0CC8ED42DAF8B50CCCA86EDDate accessed: October 25, 2022Google Scholar So many wonderful ideas were presented at the White House Conference, and we already are seeing great things happen. In the weeks immediately following the Conference, I attended two follow-up meetings: the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Nutrition Security and Healthcare Summit; and the Industry Collective Commitments in Action conference, sponsored by FMI – The Food Industry Association and Tufts University. And groups of Academy members are coming together to see how they can be actively engaged in meeting the White House Conference’s goals. That is so important, because it is now time to take action. The White House asked national organizations to submit commitments to end hunger and increase healthful eating and physical activity by 2030. I am proud that our Academy has made a number of commitments to get it done:1.The Academy will accelerate efforts to diversify the allied health workforce, including the field of nutrition and dietetics.2.By leveraging the role of nutrition and dietetics professionals within different settings to achieve nutrition security, the Academy will advance efforts to bridge gaps in nutrition services from clinical care to the community.3.The Academy will advance efforts to increase access to healthy school meals for all students. Read much more detail about our commitments on eatrightPRO.org.3Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsAcademy Commitment to End Hunger and Improve Health.https://www.eatrightpro.org/news-center/member-updates/white-house-conference-on-hunger-nutrition-and-health/academy-commitment-to-end-hunger-and-improve-healthDate accessed: October 25, 2022Google Scholar My fellow members: The ball is in our court, exactly where it should be. I can’t wait to work together with you to achieve the White House Conference’s goals and the Academy’s commitments!

Ensuring food security of the Republic of Uzbekistan in modern conditions

The article presents the theoretical aspects of the concept of food security, and, in particular, its elemental composition. The current state of the agricultural sector as the basis of the food independence of any state is analyzed. An assessment was made of trends in food security of the Republic of Uzbekistan based on the criteria of physical and economic accessibility, as well as factors that have an indirect impact on the level of food security in the country. The results of the ranking of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the global food security index are analyzed. Based on the analysis of the regulatory framework and documents of the strategic development of the Republic of Uzbekistan, assessment of its food independence, identification of strengths and weaknesses of the country’s existing food security system, a methodological architecture of food security of the Republic of Uzbekistan was proposed, reflecting the development priorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the field of food security as one of key components of economic and national security.

Food security of Russia in modern condition

The problem of food security is global in the context of sanctions and conflicts. The study is devoted to the assessment of the level of food security of the Russian Federation. The paper assesses the current level of food security in Russia based on the analysis of trends in the development of the agro-industrial complex, and also identifies threats and challenges to Russia’s food security at the present stage. The research is based on statistical data provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia, as well as analysis methods including computational and constructive, monographic, economic and statistical, comparative and system analysis, synthesis, etc. The article suggests measures to strengthen Russia’s food security, taking into account the unpredictable development of the Russian economy. The results of the work make it possible to conclude that, despite the problems, the Russian agro-industrial complex successfully provides food to the population of the country and continues to gain momentum in the export of products. Russian scientists clarify the concept of innovation, the latest threats, problems of food security in individual countries and regions. The situation is aggravated by such factors as the imposition of sanctions on persons related to agricultural assets, the impact of sanctions on transportation and finance, and other restrictions, bikies. The Ukrainian crisis and Western restrictions against Russia are damaging food stability at both regional and country-wide, global levels.

Factors Affecting Household Food Security in Bundelkhand Region of India

This study assessed the food security status of the households and examined factors influencing food security within the surveyed households. A total of 240 samples were gathered from Lalitpur and Jhansi districts in the Bundelkhand region using a multistage random sampling technique during the period of August to September 2022. The Indicator approach and Binary Logistic Regression methods were used to analyze the data. The results show households belonging to the Jhansi district had a substantially higher level of food security in comparison to the Lalitpur district. The findings show that Socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of surveyed households have a significant role in determining the level of food security. Hence, the development of an appropriate policy to protect households from the adverse effects of natural disaster like drought and health- hazards like COVID-19 are suggested.

Зерновой подкомплекс Пермского края: тенденции, проблемы, перспективы

The production of grain products is a strategic direction of agricultural production and a determining factor in ensuring the food security of Russia as a whole and its individual regions. Trends in the production of grain products in the Perm Region can have a significant impact on the formation of food resources and the level of food security in the region. Evaluation of the dynamics of factors of grain production (yield, acreage, intensification) has revealed positive and negative trends. A significant decrease in yields, a decrease in acreage and a decrease in area of mineral fertilizers application have led to a reduction in gross grain production in 2021 by 27%. At the same time, wheat sowing areas have expanded, and a high level of organic fertilizers has been maintained. With a high share of grain processing (76% in 2021), domestic consumption of grain products is provided by own production by only 39%. This determines the high degree of dependence of the region on external sources of grain resources formation and reduces the indicators of food security of the Perm Region. The increase in the technological capacity of the enterprises of the grain complex of the region, their provision with mineral fertilizers and varietal seeds with sufficient state support will increase the yield of grain crops, grain quality, which will serve as a factor in the growth of grain production and processing in the region and, as a consequence, the growth of food security of the Perm Region.

ІНСТИТУЦІЙНИЙ МЕХАНІЗМ ПУБЛІЧНОГО АДМІНІСТРУВАННЯ У СФЕРІ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ПРОДОВОЛЬЧОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ В УКРАЇНИ: ПРОБЛЕМИ ТА ШЛЯХИ ЇХ РОЗВ’ЯЗАННЯ

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to provide proposals for improving the legal regulation ofthe competence and powers of public administration subjects involved in the implementation ofstate policy in the field of ensuring food security of Ukraine.Methodology. The methodological base of the research consists of general and special methods ofscientific knowledge, and in particular: comparative, systemic-structural, formal-logical methods.Their application made it possible to comprehensively analyze the researched issues, as well assystematically and consistently approach the disclosure of the research tasks.Results. The first section of the article provides a description of the current state of legislativeregulation of the institutional mechanism of public administration in the field of ensuring foodsecurity of the Ukrainian state, and also focuses attention on its shortcomings.The second part of the article is devoted to the study of the institutional mechanism of publicadministration in the field of ensuring food security of the state in some member states of theEuropean Union (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France). The third section of the article is devoted to proposals for strengthening the institutional mechanismof public administration in the field of food security of Ukraine.Conclusions. In the conclusions to the article it is stated that the institutional mechanism of publicadministration in the field of food security of Ukraine needs thorough reformation. A comparativelegal study of the mechanisms of institutional provision of food security in the leading memberstates of the European Union made it possible to conclude that the formation and implementationof state policy in the field of ensuring food security of Ukraine should be carried out by anextensive system of public administration entities that must ensure effective administration in thisfield at: international, national, municipal levels. This system includes: entities that carry outgeneral coordination and determine the goals and objectives of state policy in this area (Presidentof Ukraine, Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine); entities that directly form and implement statepolicy in this area: a) Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine and ministries that carry out publicadministration in related areas; b) central bodies of the executive power (State Agency, StateForestry Agency, State Production and Consumer Service); c) local state administrations; d) localself-government bodies; e) private individuals, subjects with delegated powers. The competenceand authority of the specified system of public administration entities in the field of ensuring foodsecurity of Ukraine should find its proper reflection and regulation at the level of the special lawon food security of Ukraine.

ПРОДОВОЛЬЧА БЕЗПЕКА: ОЦІНКА СУЧАСНОГО СТАНУ

The article discusses the essence of food security and indicators of food security assessment at the global level. Food security is the basis of national security of any state and is a leading component of its economic security and national sovereignty. For Ukraine, in the conditions of war, food security is one of the main conditions for preserving the independence of the state. The assessment of the current state of global food security was carried out using the Global Food Security Index. This universal index is a dynamic quantitative-qualitative model that provides in-depth analysis in different countries of the world. All the qualitative and quantitative factors of food security, with the help of which the universal global index is calculated, can be classified into four groups. Each group has its own value and evaluation indicators. The information of international rating agencies and organizations on the problems of identifying, assessing and forecasting threats in the food sector for 2022 has been systematized and analyzed. A number of factors that have influenced the decline in the overall food security situation both globally and in Ukraine have been identified. Analysis of the current state of food security in Ukraine showed that the decrease in the index occurred due to the deterioration of indicators of three groups, in particular: "Affordability", "Availability", "Natural Resources and Resilience". The indicators of the "Quality and Safety" group showed high results and restrained the overall decline of the Global Food Security Index -2022. The countries that have a threatening situation, are in the last places in the ranking and need food aid from the world community have been identified. The countries that have a high level of food security, are leaders in the rating and can take an active part in international processes of ensuring food security of mankind have been determined. It was noted that the food policy of each state plays an important role in ensuring global food security. Countries where significant attention is paid to issues of food security state management on a global scale are leading the rating. Countries with a passive state food policy are at the bottom. It was concluded that the identification of the country's food security rating will contribute to solving the global food problem.