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What are the two main causes of overproduction of food in HICs


Stagnant/ slowly growing population.


Agricultural productivity
Why has there been an increase in agricultural productivity?

Technological advances

What are the three main consequences of overproduction of food in HICs?


Obesity.


Food wastage.


Effect on farmers.

What illnesses can be caused by the overproduction of food in HICs?
Obesity. Higher levels of certain cancers, diabetes, heart disease and strokes.

Why is there food wastage?


Surplus food is stored by farmers in the hope that prices will rise, but the food often rots.


People buy more food than they need.

What is the effect of overproduction of food on farmers?

Low prices = low profit. Therefore farmers are being forced to diversify, e.g. leisure and recreation.