Actual situation and changes of household food and nutrition security in Bai Say commune, Hung Yen province 1997-1999.
- Author:
Hoan Van Pham
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
food security
- MeSH:
Family Characteristics;
Food;
Nutrition
- From:Journal of Preventive Medicine
2001;11(2):25-31
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
A longitudinal study on the actual situation and seasonal changes of household food and nutrition security in 1997-1999 was carried out in Bai Say commune, Hung Yen province. The results: pre-harvest food shortage is still occurred at high percentage of the households, especially of the food. Food consumption pattern and energy intake of mothers and children under 5 years has been found lower in pre-harvest and in the poor households. It is concluded that in terms of both seasonal and economic status there are changes of food availability and dietary intake of mothers and children.