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What are the two main causes of overproduction of food in HICs
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Agricultural productivity |
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Why has there been an increase in agricultural productivity?
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Technological advances |
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What are the three main consequences of overproduction of food in HICs? |
Food wastage. Effect on farmers. |
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What illnesses can be caused by the overproduction of food in HICs? |
Obesity. Higher levels of certain cancers, diabetes, heart disease and strokes.
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Why is there food wastage? |
People buy more food than they need. |
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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. |