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"Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets dietary needs and cultural preferences for an active and healthy life." This definition grounds New Jersey's food security work and encompasses the six dimensions of food security, which provide an expanded and nuanced understanding of this complex social issue. The six dimensions of food insecurity include availability, access, utilization, stability, agency, and sustainability. Read the primer to learn more about the six dimensions of food security and current food security work in New Jersey that have impact across the dimensions.