Introduction:

The present work aims to propose the sustainable food security approach as a response to emerging challenges.

Method:

The structure of identification of approaches is used, 1) theoretical foundations, of a scientific - particular type, 2) epistemic objectification and 3) functional evaluation, supported by the documentary analysis of theoretical studies, methodologies, institutional documents and projects.

Results:

The sustainable food security approach is proposed, its possible response to emerging challenges through the link between the selected indicators and these challenges, as well as the principles under which it should operate.

Discussion:

As a trend, food security approaches are classified as traditional and emerging, as well as by their temporal evolution in stages, in this study they are classified as traditional, food and nutritional security, emergent and the sustainable food security approach is proposed.

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