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How does household food security relate to individual nutritional status?
When we talk about household food security, we are talking about the ability of a given household to access enough food to meet all the dietary needs of all the members of the family. Individual nutritional status is about the mental and physical well-being of a person in relation to their general diet. In light of this, it is safe to say that household security and individual nutritional status are interconnected.
The general thinking and feeling are, if a household is food secure, chances are that all members of the household have access to well-balanced and nutritious food hence enhancing individual nutritional status. When there is access to adequate food, cases of malnutrition, become a thing of the past. Malnutrition is responsible for a number of health-related problems such as anemia, decreased immunity, and stunted growth.
Household food security also means food diversity. Household members, therefore, have access to various foods containing essential nutrients hence leading to better individual nutritional status. Some sustainable household items include organic cutlery, reusable food containers, and organic lunch boxes to mention a few.
What are 10 food items?
- Vegetables – broccoli, lettuce, carrots etc.
- Fruits – oranges, pineapples, bananas, apples etc.
- Grains – pasta, rice, bread etc.
- Eggs
- Legumes – beans, peas, lentils etc.
- Nuts and Seeds – pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, almonds, etc.
- Meat – pork, chicken, beef, etc
- Fish – Salmon, Tuna, cod, etc.
- Oils – coconut oils, avocado oil, olive oil, etc.
- Dairy – cheese, milk, yogurt
What are the 4 types of households?
The 4 types of households are:
- Single person household: This is a household where only one person lives.
- Couple household: This is a household where two people live together whether they are married or unmarried.
- Family household: This is a household where a family unit (one or more people are related) live together. Think along the lines of nuclear and extended families.
- Multigenerational household: This is a household where two or more generations of a given family live together (grandparents, parents, and grandchildren).