HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY AND DIETARY INTAKE OF YULO FARMERS AMID FARM COMMERCIALIZATION IN HACIENDA YULO, CALAMBA, LAGUNA

Date

2023

College

College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Abstract

Calamba, Cabuyao, and Sta. Rosa. Farmers who struggle with farm commercialization are usually affected by food insecurity and experienced harassment related to access to healthcare systems and food security. This study determines the relationship between household food security and dietary intake of Yulo farmers and its relationship to farm commercialization in Hacienda Yulo in Sitio Buntog, Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. The variables are measured using dietary assessment and demographic and socioeconomic questionnaires. A total of 53 farming households completed the survey. Results showed that the farmers are nutritionally at-risk of nutrient inadequacy with a prevalence of 7-15% and macronutrient inadequacy with a prevalence of 90.3%. The data also shows an average family in Sitio Buntog only spends 41.37 pesos a day in order to survive and meet their daily food requirements, including their personal care. In conclusion, the farmers are food insecure and belong to lower-income households. It is highly recommended that further research be conducted to determine new interventions that may help the farmers in the Philippines, especially in Hacienda Yulo.

LC Subject

Farm Commercialization, Filipino farmers, food security, Hacienda Yulo, nutritional status

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

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