From food availability to nutritional capabilities: Advancing food security analysis

Burchi, Francesco; Muro, Pasquale De

doi:10.1016/j.foodpol.2015.03.008

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“…This is reflected in the 21% increase of HDDS of households living in houses, compared to low-income households. Other studies indicate that an increase in household income increases a household's economic access to food [56].…”

Section: Household Income and Dietary Diversitymentioning

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The Impact of Proximity to Wet Markets and Supermarkets on Household Dietary Diversity in Nanjing City, China

Zhong

Crush

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This study investigated the influence of the proximity to wet markets and supermarkets on urban household dietary diversity in Nanjing. Based on the data collected through a citywide survey in 2015 and the map data of wet markets and supermarkets, the Poisson regression model was deployed to examine the correlations between geographical proximity to supermarkets and wet markets and household dietary diversity. The result shows that the coefficients for the distance to the nearest wet market are not statistically significant. Although the coefficients for the distance to nearest supermarket are statistically significant, they were too minor to reach a practical importance. We argue, however, that the insignificant correlations reflect exactly the high physical accessibility to food outlets and the extensive spatially dense food supply network constituted by wet markets, supermarkets and small food stores in Nanjing, due in part to the food infrastructure development planning in Nanjing that has ensured relatively equal and convenient access to wet markets or supermarkets for all households. Our findings are verified by the survey data that more than 90% of households purchased fresh food items within their neighborhoods or in walking distance. In addition to the densely distributed food outlets, various other factors contributed to the non-significant influence of the distance to the nearest wet market and supermarket, in particular, the numerous small food stores within or close to residential communities, the prevalence of three-generation extended household structure and the high household income.

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Section: Household Income and Dietary Diversitymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of Proximity to Wet Markets and Supermarkets on Household Dietary Diversity in Nanjing City, China

Zhong

Crush

et al. 2018

Sustainability

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“…This is in contrast with our findings since the households in our research were found in poverty situation and extreme poverty. This leads us to guess that the households suffer from food insecurity, based on the reason that it is a poverty subcategory; this is the lack of income necessary to buy necessary food to survive in the given conditions (Frayne and McCordic, 2015;Burchi and De Muro, 2016;Gautam and Andersen, 2016;Sonnino and Hanmer, 2016).…”

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Food security measurement in rural households: the case of indigenous communities in Sierra Tarahumara, Mexico

Ahimán¹,

Vanessa²

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DEDICATIONMy God for giving me the opportunity to be able to study and for giving me the strength to carry on. My parents Otilia and Carlos, examples of courage, endurance and determination. My husband Jorge for your love and for being there by my side during this journey. My dear family my refuge, as it without their encouragement and understanding, it wouldhave been impossible for me to finish this work. AGRADECIMIENTOSEn esta etapa de mi vida, como lo fue realizar los estudios de Doctorado; directa o indirectamente participaron varias personas, ya sea supervisando, aconsejando, opinando o simplemente dándome ánimo, para poder llegar a la feliz culminación de esta tesis doctoral y por ello quiero aprovechar este espacio para agradecerles.Agradezco inmensamente y desde lo profundo de mi corazón a Dios, por ser la guía y la fortaleza que sostiene mi vida y por crear la oportunidad de realizar este Doctorado.A Alberto Garrido tutor de esta tesis doctoral, por la supervisión académica brindada a lo largo de la realización de la misma, así como por la paciencia y apoyo brindado en todo momento; valoro cada tiempo que me dedicaste y los consejos que me proporcionaste y también te agradezco por abrirme las puertas del CEIGRAM y darme la oportunidad de colaborar en el libro Water for Food and Wellbeing in Latin America and the Caribbean. A Eduardo Santellano Estrada le agradezco por invitarme a realizar una estancia de investigación en la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, México, en el Centro de Extensión e Innovación Rural (CEIR) Noroeste (Enero-Abril 2015), quien me dio la oportunidad de colaborar en el "Proyecto de Cooperación Binacional de Extensión e Innovación Universitaria, bajo el Modelo Land Grand", este proyecto me permitió obtener la información necesaria, para realizar esta tesis de doctoral, muchas gracias por la oportunidad brindada.Además, agradezco a los colaboradores del CEIR en especial a Gerardo, Sandra, Ireyli, Fanni, y a todos por su amable acogida.Quiero expresar mi inmenso agradecimiento a todas las familias de las comunidades de la Sierra Tarahumara encuestadas, quienes me abrieron sus puertas, su gran bondad contribuyó decisivamente a la finalización del trabajo de campo. Asimismo, agradezco, a los líderes locales de San Ignacio de Arareco, al Comisario Daniel Villalobos, a los extensionistas del CEIR y a los traductores locales. Mi especial agradecimiento a Don Candelario, Rosita, Marco, Pablo, Julio y Armando, quienes me acompañaron a realizar las encuestas, muchas gracias.Al CEIGRAM, a sus directivos, y todos sus miembros. Quiero agradecer principalmente al Profesor José María Sumpsi, por su apoyo brindado desde que fue mi profesor de la asignatura de Desarrollo Rural en el Máster de Economía, hasta la fecha.Gracias también a Inés Mínguez, Ana Tarquis, Isabel Bardají, Esperanza, Katerina, Begoña, y todos los compañeros del CEIGRAM por la confraternidad brindada en estos años que estuve realizando la tesis.Al Departamento de Economía Agraria, Estadística y Gestión de Empresas y a su program...

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“…Burchi and De Muro [13] wrote "The way food security is theorised, measured and finally analyzed affects the typology of policies that will be adopted. " The CPS Food Security Supplement was designed to measure three food security domains: uncertainty, quality, and quantity [14,15].…”

Section: Measuring Food Securitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Burchi and De Muro [13] reviewed a number of food security measures and concluded a capability approach can improve measurements by accounting for more direct and indirect drivers. However, they concede including all factors requires an ability to access large amounts of information and can be improbable [13]. A capability approach assesses food entitlements (employment status, assets, skill sets, etc.…”

Section: Measuring Food Securitymentioning

confidence: 99%

The intersection of food insecure populations in the Midwest U.S. and rates of chronic health conditions

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Background: Food insecurity is the state of having insufficient access to adequate food in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle due to limited economic resources. This study expands upon the annual survey conducted by the USDA ERS, while providing evidence that additional factors, notably, medical or health-related issues play vital roles in the relationship between households and food security. Methods:The data for this study were generated by surveying Midwestern residents. The sample of respondents was targeted to be representative of the Midwest in terms of sex, age, and income and was completed by 1265 respondents. The survey included the CPS Food Security Supplement to assess the food security of respondents. All respondents were asked the 10 household focused food security questions and respondents who indicated having children were asked the additional 8 child focused questions. Additionally, respondents were asked demographic, food security, and health status questions.Results: Of the sample, 25% were considered food insecure. Being male, middle aged, having children, having household diabetes, having a household eating disorder, and having household depression/anxiety are significant determinants of decreased food security. Conclusions:Establishing clear relationships between health and food can help to inform legislation. This analysis suggests the inclusion of chronic illness and health information to improve metrics and inform food security legislation.

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From food availability to nutritional capabilities: Advancing food security analysis

Cited by 240 publications

References 24 publications

The Impact of Proximity to Wet Markets and Supermarkets on Household Dietary Diversity in Nanjing City, China

The Impact of Proximity to Wet Markets and Supermarkets on Household Dietary Diversity in Nanjing City, China

Food security measurement in rural households: the case of indigenous communities in Sierra Tarahumara, Mexico

The intersection of food insecure populations in the Midwest U.S. and rates of chronic health conditions

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