Food behaviour and consumption patterns in rural areas of Sirjan, Iran. 2. Factors affecting food consumption, energy and nutrient intakes and food beliefs

1992 ◽  
Vol 28 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 119-130
Author(s):  
A. Djazayery ◽  
F. Siassi ◽  
N. Kholdi
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Food Beliefs ◽  
Consumption Energy

scholarly journals Connectivity and Savings Propensity among Odisha Tribals

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 968
Author(s):  
P.V. Viswanath
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Population Characteristics ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Savings Behavior ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Attitudinal Factors ◽  
Tribal Areas ◽  
The Relationship

Tribal areas are some of the poorest regions of India. An increase in local savings is an important tool in fostering sustainable growth in these areas. This paper uses the results of a survey to examine the factors affecting saving in a rural part of Odisha state populated primarily by tribals. We find that an important determinant of savings propensity is connectivity, which we interpret as a measure of the extent to which individuals feel connected to the broader economy, and an indication of their economic optimism. This interpretation is buttressed by the relationship between savings propensity and variables such as food consumption patterns and asset ownership that may also reflect attitudinal factors. One implication of these findings is that connecting rural areas to other, possibly urban, locations could elicit greater savings and thus lead to greater income growth. By relating savings behavior to new sociological population characteristics, such as perceived connectivity and food consumption patterns, this paper provides hitherto unexplored clues for policy initiatives to increase savings.

scholarly journals Natural and Socio-economics Factors Affecting the Household Food Security in Rural Area of Paktia Province, Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Wali Khan Ahmadzai ◽  
Hussain Gul Aryobi
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Internal Displacement ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Regression Result ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Household Heads

This study aimed to explore the factors affecting food security in the rural area of Paktia province, Afghanistan. The study was based on household-level data collected from rural areas of all districts of the province. The data were collected from randomly selected 154 households. The respondents were both males and females. A face-to-face interview with a structured questionnaire was done with both male and female household heads. The study recorded 59.1% of households were food insecure, and on average, 48.1% of the household had poor food consumption, while, 38.3% had borderline and 13.6% had acceptable food consumption. Study also calculated food consumption scores and examined the correlation between different factors determining food security. The regression result showed lower-income, farm size, household size, flood, food price, and internal displacement factors determined the food insecurity.

scholarly journals High sodium food consumption pattern among Malaysian population

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Hasnan Ahmad ◽  
Cheong Siew Man ◽  
Fatimah Othman ◽  
Feng J. He ◽  
Ruhaya Salleh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sodium Intake ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Soy Sauce ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Sodium

Abstract Background Sodium is an essential mineral needed by the human body that must be obtained from food. An excess intake, however, can lead to many diseases. As food is the main source of sodium, this study aims to provide information on high sodium food consumption patterns in the Malaysian adult population. Methods The Malaysian Community Salt Study (MyCoSS) was a nationwide cross-sectional study, conducted between October 2017 and March 2018. A multistage complex sample was applied to select a nationally representative sample of respondents aged 18 years and above. Face to face interview by a validated Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) comprising 104 food items was used to gain information on high sodium food consumption patterns. Results A total of 1047 respondents were involved in this study, with 1032 (98.6%) answering the FFQ. From the number, 54.1% exceed the recommendation of sodium intake <2000mg/day by FFQ assessment. The results also demonstrated that fried vegetables (86.4%) were the most common high sodium food consumed, followed by bread (85.9%) and omelet (80.3%). In urban areas, bread was the most common while fried vegetables took the lead in rural areas. By sex, bread was most commonly eaten by males and fried vegetables by females. The results also found that kolok mee/kampua mee contributed the highest sodium, 256.5mg/day in 9.0% adult population, followed by soy sauce 248.1mg/day in 33.2% adult population, and curry noodles 164.2mg/day in 18.5% adult population. Conclusion Fried vegetables, bread, and soy sauce were the main source of sodium consumption among adult. Reducing the amount of sodium added to these foods should be the top priority to reduce population sodium intake and thereby prevent sodium-related diseases in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Nutrient Intakes and Food Consumption Patterns Among Ontario Students in Grades Six, Seven, and Eight

2007 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhona M. Hanning ◽  
Sarah J. Woodruff ◽  
Irene Lambraki ◽  
Linda Jessup ◽  
Pete Driezen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Nutrient Intakes

scholarly journals Household Food Security, Food Consumption Patterns, and the Quality of Children's Diet in a Rural Northern Ghana Community

1995 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Armar-Klemesu ◽  
T. Rikimaru ◽  
D. O. Kennedy ◽  
E. Harrison ◽  
Y. Kido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Food Security Status

Twenty households in a rural northern Ghana community were studied to ascertain evidence of seasonality and the relationship between household food-security status and the food and nutrient intakes of preschool children. All food consumed by household members was weighed for three consecutive days, and nutrient intakes were calculated from appropriate food composition tables. Diet quality was assessed by quantitative and descriptive analysis. Mean daily intakes of selected food items reflected an over-dependence on cereals and a minimal consumption of animal products. The consumption of vegetables, especially low during the pre-harvest season, increased during the post-harvest season. Nutrient intakes, which were generally lower than recommended dietary allowances, increased during the post-harvest season, although not significantly for calories, protein, and iron (p <.05), in contrast to vitamins A and C (p < .001). There was a significant association between household food-security status and the intakes of calories (p < .001) and protein (p < .01) but not of micronutrients. Diet quality was adversely influenced by a low intake of micronutrients derived primarily from plant sources as well as by poor dietary habits. Calorie and protein intakes appear to have been more influenced by household food availability and were subject to less seasonal fluctuation, while the reverse held true for the micronutrients. In addition, household food security did not necessarily ensure the quality of children's diets in an area where food consumption patterns are monotonous.

scholarly journals Food Consumption Patterns and Nutrient Intakes of Children and Adolescents in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Call for Policy Action

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 3345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh ◽  
Mandy Taktouk ◽  
Lara Nasreddine
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Food System ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
Policy Action ◽  
The Impact

The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) has witnessed significant social and economic changes that may have influenced the diet of children and adolescents, and increased the risk for obesity and malnutrition in this age group. This review aims to characterize and assess food consumption patterns and nutrient intakes amongst school-aged children (5–10 years) and adolescents (10–19 years) in countries of the EMR. Electronic databases (MedLine, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar) were searched for relevant articles published between 2005 and 2020; international organizations and governmental websites were also searched. Available studies documented low intakes of fruits, vegetables and fiber, inadequate consumption of water, milk and dairy products, coupled with high intakes of fat, saturated fat, and sugar sweetened beverages, as well as a frequent consumption of energy-dense, nutrient poor foods such as sweet and savory snacks. Micronutrient inadequacies were also observed, particularly for calcium, iron, zinc and vitamins A, D, C, and folate. Acknowledging the impact that nutrition may have on building societies and transforming the lives of children, adolescents and their families, there is a crucial need for a food system approach in developing and implementing national and regional policies and interventions aimed at improving the diet of children and adolescents.

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