Abstract

BELALCAZAR C., Diana M.  and  TOBAR V, Luisa F.. Social determinants of food in families from strata 4, 5, and 6 of the town of Chapinero, Bogotá D.C., Colombia. Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública [online]. 2013, vol.31, n.1, pp.40-47. ISSN 0120-386X.

OBJECTIVE:: to identify the social determinants for the diet of the families from strata 4, 5, and 6 living in the town of Chapinero Bogotá.   METHODOLOGY an observational, qualitative, descriptive, and cross sectional study conducted on a sample of 150 families proportionally divided depending on stratum. Sampling was carried out using the snowball technique.   RESULTS : the social determinants for diet in the studied strata were: schooling level, tastes, culture, and the influence of the social environment.   CONCLUSIONS : the socioeconomic level, which corresponds to the stratum, influences food access and availability; the education level determines the family income, culture and social environment (family and friends); finally, the involvement of the mass media in food promotion affects consumption and reshapes the eating habits, preferences, and tastes of the household members.

Keywords : strata 4, 5, and 6; social determinants for diet; town of Chapinero; food security.

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