1MSc, Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
2Lecturer, Department of Food Technology and Nutrition Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh
3Nutrition Consultant, UNICEF, Bangladesh
4Professor, Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Journal of Food Security.
2020,
Vol. 8 No. 2, 72-76
DOI: 10.12691/jfs-8-2-5
Copyright © 2020 Science and Education PublishingCite this paper: Md. Nahian Rahman, Syeda Saima Alam, Mahbubur Rahman, Shaidaton Nisha, Khaleda Islam. Prevalence of Household Food Insecurity among Households in Selected Areas in Bangladesh.
Journal of Food Security. 2020; 8(2):72-76. doi: 10.12691/jfs-8-2-5.
Correspondence to: Md. Nahian Rahman, MSc, Institute of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Email:
rahman_nahian@yahoo.comAbstract
Household food insecurity is where no-one in the household has physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life at all times. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dhaka, Mymensing, Khulna and Sylhet division of Bangladesh. Total 100 households were selected by multistage sampling. Data were collected using structured and pretested questionnaire through interviewing household heads. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23 statistical package. Descriptive statistics and chi square were performed to achieve study objectives. It was found that about 19% households were food insecure. Of those households, 6% were mildly food insecure, 11% and 2% households were moderately and severely food insecure, respectively. Findings suggest that attention is needed on stabilization of food markets, and job opportunities should be created to improve household food insecurity in these study areas.
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