Legal recognition

There is an implicit mention of the protection of the right to food

Article 59 “1. Regardless of age, sex, race, citizenship, place of origin, religion and political and ideological convictions, every worker has the right: 
a) To the remuneration of his work in accordance with its volume, nature and quality, with respect for the principle of equal pay for equal work and in such a way as to guarantee a proper living; 
e) To material assistance when he involuntarily finds himself in a situation of unemployment;” 

Article 64 “2. The right to the protection of health shall be fulfilled: 
b) By creating economic, social, cultural and environmental conditions that particularly guarantee the protection of childhood, youth and old age; by systematically improving living and working conditions, and promoting physical fitness and sport at school and among the people; and also by developing the people’s health and hygiene education and healthy living practices.”

Directive principles of state policy

Article 9: 
“d) To promote the people’s well-being and quality of life and real equality between the Portuguese, as well as the effective implementation of economic, social, cultural and environmental rights by means of the transformation and modernisation of economic and social structures;” 

Article 81: “In the economic and social field the state is under a priority duty: 
a) Within the overall framework of a sustainable development strategy, to promote an increase in people’s social and economic well-being and quality of life, especially those of the most disadvantaged persons;”

National status of International obligations

Article 8.1: “The norms and principles of general or common international law form an integral part of Portuguese law.”

Article 16: 
“1. The fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution shall not exclude any others set out in applicable international laws and legal rules. 
2. The constitutional precepts concerning fundamental rights must be interpreted and completed in harmony with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.”