افاق للعلوم
Volume 11, Numéro 3, Pages 478-489
2026-06-01

The Role Of Food Security In Maintaining The Mental And Physical Health Of Society

Authors : Snani Loubna . Younsi Aissa .

Abstract

Food security is a critical condition that guarantees all members of society continuous physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food without fear of scarcity or deprivation. The primary objective of this article is to present a theoretical overview of food security, analyze its multidimensional determinants, and clarify its vital and reciprocal role in ensuring physical and mental safety within society, through which we aim to demonstrate the role of food security in achieving this safety in communities.

Keywords

food security; physical health; mental health