scholarly journals Food Security Levels and Dietary Intake in Mexican Women from Sinaloa

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 187-187
Author(s):  
Paola Galindo-Vidales ◽  
Elia Zepeda-Gomez ◽  
Liliana Lopez-Gambino ◽  
Elena Angulo-Leyva ◽  
Monica-L Castro-Acosta
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Security Levels

Abstract Objectives We aim to compare dietary intakes among food secure and food insecure vulnerable women from Culiacan, Sinaloa. Methods Cross-sectional study design. We collected data by direct interviews from adult females. Questionnaires included socio-demographic characteristics, the Mexican Food Security Scale and a 24-h recall. Weight and height were measured, and BMI was calculated. Associations between food security levels and dietary intakes were assessed using Mann-Whitney U test for continuous variables and Χ2 test for categorical variables. Data is presented as mean ± SD or median (IQR). Results One hundred and seventy five women (aged: 46.2 ± 15.9 y; BMI: 29.8 ± 6.8 k/m2), participated in this research. The prevalence of household food security (HFS) was 51%, whereas 49% of the population reported some level of household food insecurity (HFI); 26% mild insecurity, 12% moderate insecurity and 11% severe insecurity. Energy intake was 1586 kcal (1149, 2147 kcal), the percentage of energy from carbohydrates was 56%, from fat 28%, and from protein 16%. Daily intake of saturated fat did not comply with the national recommendation, saturated fat provided 11% of daily energy, monounsaturated fat 10%, and polyunsaturated fat 7%. There were no differences between groups (HFS vs. HFI) for age, BMI and energy intake; however, the HFS group had a significantly higher intake of saturated fat; 19 vs. 13 g (P = 0.006). Sugar and calcium intake were also higher in the HFS than in the HFI group, 69 vs. 51 g and 716 vs. 510 mg, respectively (P < 0.05). Total fat (53 vs. 43 g), riboflavin (1.27 vs. 0.99 mg) and vitamin A (398 vs. 337 µg RE) showed a trend towards an increased intake in the HFS group (P < 0.100). Food security is associated with higher intake of macro and micronutrients, although further analysis is needed to identify the main food sources of saturated fat, sugar and calcium. Conclusions Although there is a high prevalence of overweight and obesity, deficient dietary intake of micronutrients could indicate the presence of “hidden hunger” (micronutrients deficiencies) on this vulnerable population. A better understanding of the relationship between food security and dietary intake in this population, may be useful in developing successful interventions. Funding Sources UAS, CONACyT.

scholarly journals The Study of Household Food Security Levels in Palangka Raya City

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Jhon Wardie ◽  
Masliani Masliani ◽  
Tri Yuliana Eka Sintha
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Total Food ◽  
Sufficient Energy ◽  
National Recommendation ◽  
Food Expenditure ◽  
Security Levels

This study aims to examine the level of household security in Palangka Raya City. This study was carried out in the area of Palangka Raya City which covers five subdistricts.  Those include Menteng, Pahandut, Kereng Bangkirai, Tumbang Tahai, and Petuk Bukit. In each sub-districts (kelurahan), 10 household respondents were determined as samples, so the total samples were 50 household respondents. The research data collected were from primary and secondary data. The results of the study revealed that the level of household food security in Palangka Raya City was categorized as food resistance. This category was obtained by using the portion of total food expenditure which did not exceed 60% (52.43%, categorized as low), and was sufficient energy consumption exceeding 80% of the national recommendation (97.22%, categorized as sufficient).  JEL Classification: D19, Q18, R20

scholarly journals Socio-demographic, household food security and nutritional status of older (> 50 Y) women from rural Zambian communities: A descriptive study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (105) ◽  
pp. 18912-18931
Author(s):  
U Mukherjee ◽  
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JM Chalwe ◽  
S Mbambara ◽  
WH Oldewage-Theron ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Household Food Insecurity ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Socio-demographic factors and household food insecurity are considered to influence the nutritional status of older women. The rapidly growing elderly population in Africa is a concern particularly in sustaining their health and nutritional status. In spite of this, there is a scarcity of information in older Zambian women and this study aimed to assess the socio-demographic factors, nutritional status and household food insecurity status of older women in rural Zambian communities. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Twatasha compound of Kitwe and Ndeke community of Ndola. The socio-demographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, dietary intakes and household food security were evaluated in a convenience sample of 153 older women (≥ 50 years) through the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS). IBM SPSS version 26 was used for descriptive (frequencies, means and standard deviations, and medians with interquartile frequencies) and inferential (bivariate and Spearman correlations) statistical analyses. The socio-demographic characteristics showed that almost all (98.7%) of the participants had other members of the family residing with them. Most participants (57%) had attained primary school education, 19% had secondary education and 5% had college education. Almost half (49%) of the participants did not report their employment status and 36% reported to be unemployed. Over-nutrition was most prevalent (37.3% overweight and 39.8% obese) while 20.9 % and 2.0% of the respondents were normal weight and underweight respectively. The median (25th percentile; 75th percentile) dietary intakes showed inadequate intakes for most nutrients, except for carbohydrates (170 g [133;225]). The total fat intake represented 14% of total energy intake. The majority (86.0%) of the participants were identified as severely food insecure while only 6.0% were food secure. The majority of the participants (80-90%) used at least seven out of the nine behavioural responses to food insecurity. The findings show resource-poor and severely food insecure communities. We recommended urgent interventions to improve access to healthy foods (such as home gardening projects) and promote healthy dietary habits (including nutrition education).

Nutritional contributions of food pantries and other sources to the diets of rural, Midwestern food pantry users in the USA

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Yibin Liu ◽  
Nicole E. Desmond ◽  
Breanne N. Wright ◽  
Regan L. Bailey ◽  
Tianning Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Interaction Effects ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Nutritional Risk ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Food Pantry ◽  
Food Pantries ◽  
Household Food

Abstract Food pantries provide free food to individuals at nutritional risk given lack of available foods. Frequent use of food pantries is associated with higher dietary quality; however, neither the nutrient contributions of food pantries to participant diets nor their relationship with household food security are known. This cross-sectional analysis used secondary data from rural food pantry participants, including sociodemographic characteristics, household food security and 24-h recalls. Mean intakes of selected food groups and nutrients from food pantries, supermarkets, other stores and restaurants, and other were compared by one-way ANCOVA. Interaction effects of household food security with food sources were evaluated by two-way ANCOVA. About 40 % of participants’ dietary intake came from food pantries. Mean intakes of fibre (P < 0·0001), Na (P < 0·0001), fruit (P < 0·0001), grains (P < 0·0001) and oils (P < 0·0001) were higher from food pantries compared with all other sources, as were Ca (P = 0·004), vitamin D (P < 0·0001) and K (P < 0·0001) from food pantries compared with two other sources. Percentage total energy intake (%TEI) from added sugars (P < 0·0001) and saturated fat (P < 0·0001) was higher from supermarkets than most other sources. Significant interaction effects were observed between food sources and household food security for vegetables (P = 0·01), Na (P = 0·01) and %TEI from saturated fat (P = 0·004), with food-insecure participants having significantly higher intakes from food pantries and/or supermarkets compared with all other sources. Future interventions may incorporate these findings by providing education on purchasing and preparing healthy meals on limited budgets, to complement foods received from pantries, and by reducing Na in pantry environments.

scholarly journals Intake of soft drinks and sugar sweetened beverages by Colombian children and adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 491-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Fernando Herran ◽  
Eduardo Villamor ◽  
Doris Cristina Quintero-Lesmes
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
South America ◽  
Average Frequency ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Household Food ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objectives: to describe the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages in Colombia, South America and variables associated with this consumption. Methods: based on the Food Frequency Questionnaire applied in the National Survey of the Nutritional Situation of Colombia (2010), the prevalence and frequency/day of the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages by 10,070 subjects between 5 and 17 years old was estimated. Results: the prevalence of sugar sweetened beverages consumption in subjects between 5 and 17 years old was 85.3%, and the average frequency of consumption was 0.71 times/day. The relationship between age and the prevalence of consumption displayed a J form, and the association with frequency in times/day was linear. The highest consumption occurred at 16 years of age, with a prevalence of 90.4% and an average frequency of 0.83 times/day. Overweight and obesity were not associated with consumption (p>0.05). Conclusions: the prevalence and average frequency of consumption were positively associated with age, wealth, and level of urbanism and conversely associated with education and household food security. Children with stunting have a reduced prevalence but increased frequency of consumption. The consumption of sweetened-beverages is an expression of the stage of nutritional and food transitions.

scholarly journals Household food security, anthropometric assessment of nutritional status and socioeconomic status of families in an urban community

TAYACAJA ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Alvaro Niño Medina ◽  
Angela Mariana Molina Pérez ◽  
Luis Ernesto Muñoz Rodríguez ◽  
Ana Karina Ortega Toro ◽  
Nayka Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Extreme Poverty ◽  
Household Food

Insufficient food production and low incomes are common problems in developing countries, thus perpetuating malnutrition and poverty conditions; establishing food security as an indicator of great impact to estimate the quality of life of families. The objective of this study was to assess the level of food security, nutritional status and socioeconomic status of families in an urban community. 155 families from an urban community of Naguanagua, Carabobo state, Venezuela were evaluated during the months August-September 2018. An ad hoc clinical history was designed, the Household Food Insecurity (FI) Scale was applied, the nutritional status was assessed by body mass index (BMI), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR); as well as the socioeconomic status (Graffar-Méndez Castellano and the Poverty Threshold). 58.1% of families presented mild FI. 19.5% of the pediatric group presented malnutrition, while in adults, overweight and obesity stood out (44.1%); 62.5% presented cardio-metabolic risk for WHtR; 16.4% exhibited low protein reserves and 92.9% of the families were in extreme poverty. Food security was significantly correlated with BMI, WHtR, weight loss, and income. In conclusion, almost the entire sample was found in FI and in extreme poverty.

scholarly journals Acculturation Is Related to Diet Quality in Phoenix Preschoolers, Controlling for Food Insecurity (P04-048-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marisa Gutierrez ◽  
Kimberly Fine ◽  
Meg Bruening ◽  
Corrie Whisner ◽  
Rebecca Lee
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Maternal Child Health ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objectives To examine the relationship between acculturation and diet quality of preschoolers in the Phoenix area. There is little research on how the dietary intake of preschoolers outside of the home is impacted by parental acculturation in food secure and insecure households. Methods This study was a cross-sectional secondary data analysis of the SAGE (Sustainability via Active Garden Education) research project. SAGE provides education on gardening, physical activity, and nutrition to preschoolers in Phoenix, AZ. Preschoolers (Mean age 53.1 + 3.5 mos; n = 154) were recruited from early care and education centers (ECEC). Acculturation was evaluated using a parent-report validated survey on a scale of 1–5 (1 = low acculturation). Parents also reported sociodemographic variables (child sex, age, ethnicity, and family income) and household food security status (dichotomized as food secure or insecure). Meals were observed by trained research staff at the ECEC for one full day (breakfast, lunch, snack) and recorded using the Nutrition Data System for Research. Linear regressions examined the relationship between acculturation and diet quality (total kcal, fruits, vegetables, saturated fat, added sugar intake) adjusting for sociodemographics and household food security status. Results A total of 78.6% of preschoolers in this study were Hispanic. Of the 154 children, 52.6% and 47.4% were male and female, respectively. The mean acculturation score was 3.0 + 1.3 with 41.8% of the sample being food insecure. Higher acculturation was significantly associated with increased vegetable (β = 0.095, P = 0.028) and saturated fat intake (β = 1.001, P = 0.018). Acculturation trended an association with increased kcal intake (β = 47.475, P = 0.053). Conclusions Results suggest parent acculturation is associated with healthy and unhealthy eating habits in preschoolers outside of the home regardless of food security status. When evaluating diet quality of preschoolers, acculturation needs to be assessed to promote improved health behaviors, especially in relation to saturated fat and vegetable intake. Funding Sources This study was funded by the Maternal Child Health Bureau and the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health.

scholarly journals Exploring the Use of Seattle’s Farmers’ Market Incentive Program (“Fresh Bucks”) by Household Food Security Levels

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 362-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Hulbrock ◽  
Jennifer J. Otten ◽  
Emilee Quinn ◽  
Donna B. Johnson ◽  
Sharon Lerman
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Farmers Market ◽  
Incentive Program ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Security Levels

Empirical Analysis of Farmers Household Food Security Levels in Salatiga, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
Wahyu Ariyadi
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Food Expenditure ◽  
Security Levels ◽  
Farmer Education ◽  
Farmer Income

This study aims to analyze the conditions of farm household food security levels and analyze the magnitude of the influence of factors such as farmer income, farmer education, farmer age, and number of family members on the level of food security of farm households in Sidorejo District, Salatiga City. This study uses data taken by survey methods and interviews with farmers as respondents. The number of samples used was 90 respondents, taken using the simple random sampling method in Pulutan Village, Kauman Kidul Village, and Blangkas Village as the areas where surveys and interviews were conducted with the largest number of farmer households registered in the Farmer Members Group in Sidorejo District. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis, multiple linear regression analysis with the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method, and the use of a proportion of food expenditure as an indicator for the level of food security of farm households. The analysis showed that statistically the factors of farmer income, farmer education, and the number of family members of the farmer had a significant effect on the level of food security of the household of the farmer, while the age factor of the farmer had no significant effect. Many as 55.56% of households have a proportion of food expenditure ≥ 60% or food insecurity. The rest, as much as 44.44% of households have food expenditure <60% or food security. Based on these results, the advice given is to increase farmers’ incomes by providing skills and training, as well as dissemination of policies on Sustainable Food Home Areas (KRPL).

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