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* Food Absorption.
Food availability in the market depends on domestic production and imports whereas access to food hinges on the [[purchasing power]] of Aam Aadmi. Food absorption involves a mix of macro and micro nutrients in required quantities and prevents [[deficiency diseases]] of the human body to a great extent.<ref>http://www.southesia.oneworld.net/todaysheadlines/food-security-in-India-leaves-much-to-be-desired</ref>
Targeting the BPL families is one of the main issues in the implementation of the Act. In 2005 [[Planning Commission]] has made an evaluation of PDS schemes. They found that more than 50 per cent of food did not reach the poor families. In the words of Dr.C Rangarajan, "Food prices must be controlled, otherwise they have a tendency to lead to manufacturing inflation. That will require monetary action especially on the supply management side". <ref name="Raghavan2009">{{cite magazine|last=Raghavan|first=B.S.|authorlink=|year=2009|month=December 16|title=Pundits' primer on price rise|magazine=Business Line|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/12/16/stories/2009121650620900.htm|accessdate=2010-02-04|quote=}}</ref>
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