publication . Preprint . 2015

The Measurement of Food Insecurity among Children: Review of literature and concept note

Maryah S. Fram; Jennifer Bernal; Edward A. Frongillo; UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre;
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  • Published: 01 Jan 2015
Abstract
Child food insecurity is associated with a range of negative developmental consequences, including behaviour problems. While research shows that the phenomenon is both common and consequential, there is a lack of consistency in what is being measured and how. This results in incomplete information affecting our ability to effectively address child food insecurity, its causes and consequences. We present a review of the literature, and advocate for a global system to measure and monitor individual children’s experiences of food insecurity. The conceptual and practical challenges for developing an effective, efficient, and feasible system for global monitoring of ...
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free text keywords: child health; food consumption; food economics; food requirements; health; malnutrition; nutrition; nutrition statistics;
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Preprint . 2015
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