Documenting the Food Insecurity Experiences and Nutritional Status of Women in India: Study Protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite significant growth and change in India over the past two decades, some public health indicators have failed to keep pace. One such indicator is food insecurity. India is home to the largest number of people experiencing hunger and food insecurity. Food security is described as "a situation that exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life". While there has been considerable research investigating the role of crop yields, policy interventions, and food production in alleviating food insecurity in India, there is insufficient research investigating the social and cultural influences of food insecurity, includi

SUBMITTER: McKay FH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7312776 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature