Household Engagement in Both Aquaculture and Horticulture Is Associated with Higher Diet Quality than Either Alone.

ABSTRACT: The consumption of high-quality diverse diets is crucial for optimal growth, health, and wellbeing.

Objective

This study assessed the diet quality of households by their type of engagement in homestead aquaculture and/or horticulture. Socio-demographic determinants of diet quality were also studied.

Method

Diet quality was assessed using a nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR), based on the preceding 7 days' dietary recall at the household level. Adult male equivalent units (AMEs) were used for age- and sex-specific intra-household distribution of household intakes. Mean adequacy ratios (MAR) were computed as an overall measure of diet quality, using NAR.

Results

Better diet quality (mean ± SD) was associated with households engaged in both homestead aquaculture and horticultu

SUBMITTER: Akter R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7551048 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature