Food and Nutrition Security Indicators: A Review

Pangaribowo, Evita Hanie; Gerber, Nicolas; Torero, Máximo

doi:10.2139/ssrn.2237992

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“…On the contrary, food insecurity is measured through inadequacy of food and is defined as inadequate intake of food for constant supply of basic energy needs (7). Food insecurity and hunger do not only affect physical health but also might have adverse social and psychological effects.…”

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The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Factors and Food Security in Pregnant Women

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Background: Food security is among the phenomena that have influenced the worldwide policy-making in the recent years. Furthermore, recent studies have reported extensive food insecurity in Iran. Objectives: The present study aimed at defining the levels of food security and investigating its correlation with socioeconomic factors among pregnant women in city of Rasht (Iran) in 2014. Methods: The present cross sectional study included 420 pregnant women in their 14 to 42 weeks of pregnancy. The sampling method was convenience, and the data were collected using demographic-obstetrics, socioeconomic factors, and food security status questionnaires through face-to-face interviews. The data were analyzed using SPSS 19. Results:The results revealed that 30.9% of the pregnant women had food insecurity (19.6% had food insecurity without hunger, 8.9% had moderate hunger, and 2.4% had severe hunger), while 69.1% had complete food security. Food security was significantly correlated with socioeconomic status of the family, residence area, husband's occupation, number of employed family members, monthly income, and monthly food cost (P value < 0.001). The results of the logistic regression analysis revealed that husband's occupation (OR = 1.28), economic status (OR = 1.53), and residence area (OR = 1.43) had increasing effects on food insecurity. Conclusions: Considering the high prevalence of food insecurity among pregnant women and its adverse impact on the mother and the fetus, it seems necessary to investigate the level of food security in women during prenatal care and to support pregnant women with food insecurity in particular.

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“…Indicators are used to measure food utilization; according to Pangaribowo, et al (2013) utilization is measured by sufficient intake of nutrients and diet variety. In this study, we used the number of cases of malnutrition and child mortality in Jakarta to assess nutrition intake in Jakarta.…”

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Feeding the Megacity: Challenges to Achieve Food Security in Jakarta

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Maulana

2017

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“…Vitamin C and A, for example, are easily lost in fresh cut fruits as compared to whole fruits due to the processing operations (Barrett et al, 2010;Gil et al, 2006). This approach of tackling both food and nutrient losses, can reinforce agriculturenutrition linkages and ultimately contribute to food and nutrition security (Pangaribowo et al, 2013).…”

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Applying Value Stream Mapping to reduce food losses and wastes in supply chains: A systematic review

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Abstract:The interest to reduce food losses and wastes has grown considerably in order to guarantee adequate food for the fast growing population. A systematic review was used to show the potential of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) not only to identify and reduce food losses and wastes, but also as a way to establish links with nutrient retention in supply chains. The review compiled literature from 24 studies that applied VSM in the agri-food industry.Primary production, processing, storage, food service and/or consumption were identified as susceptible hotspots for losses and wastes. Results further revealed discarding and nutrient loss, most especially at the processing level, as the main forms of loss/waste in food, which were adapted to four out of seven lean manufacturing wastes (i.e. defect, unnecessary inventory, overproduction and inappropriate processing). This paper presents the state of the art of applying lean manufacturing practices in the agri-food industry by identifying lead time as the most applicable performance indicator. VSM was also found to be compatible with other lean tools such as Just-In-Time and 5S which are continuous improvement strategies, as well as simulation modelling that enhances adoption. In order to ensure successful application of lean practices aimed at minimizing food or nutrient losses and wastes, multistakeholder collaboration along the entire food supply chain is indispensable.

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Food and Nutrition Security Indicators: A Review

Cited by 133 publications

References 116 publications

The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Factors and Food Security in Pregnant Women

The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Factors and Food Security in Pregnant Women

Feeding the Megacity: Challenges to Achieve Food Security in Jakarta

Applying Value Stream Mapping to reduce food losses and wastes in supply chains: A systematic review

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