- Many people around the world are still hungry.
- Four years ago, leaders met to discuss food systems.
- Food systems include how we grow, eat, and waste food.
- Some countries have made plans for better food systems.
- Issues like hunger and climate change are still problems.
- More help is needed for farmers and food systems to improve.
Difficult words
- hunger — The feeling of needing food.hungry
- discuss — Talk about something with others.
- system — A way of doing something or organizing things.systems
- improve — Make something better.
- climate — The usual weather in a place.
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Discussion questions
- How can we help people who are hungry?
- What do you think about food waste?
- Why is it important to improve food systems?
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