Abstract

PRADA, Gloria E.; HERRAN, Oscar F.  and  VILLAMIZAR, Inés. Characterization of the intake of foods in displaced families of the municipality of Lebrija, Santander. Colombia. 2006. Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander. Salud [online]. 2010, vol.42, n.1, pp.18-24. ISSN 0121-0807.

Objectives: To characterize the intake of foods in the displaced families of the municipality of Lebrija and to describe the perception that they have regarding the food insecurity. Methodology: During 2004-2005, 61 displaced families of the municipality of Lebrija answered a survey to determine the monthly expense in foods and the purchase frequency. A recall of the consumption of foods in the last 24 hours was used. To determine the quantity and type of consumed foods was applied a survey about the perception of the food security. The process of the data was carried out with SICI, Epi Info 6.04d and STATA/SE v. 8.2. Results: The entrance monthly average of the homes is of 0.67 SMMLV, in 83.6% of the families a member only works. 88.0% of the families presents insecurity it would feed light and 12.0% moderate. 100% of the families argued lack of money to buy foods. The consumption of fruits and milky it only covers 25.0% of the established recommendations and that of vegetables 15.0%. Conclusions: The families of this study show a proportion of foods insecurity much bigger to the national studies, this is evidenced in the faulty quality of the consequent diet with the low income and the ignorance of alternative nutritional. Salud UIS 2010; 42: 18-24.

Keywords : Alimentary pattern; alimentary insecurity; displacement; Colombia.

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