Reducing amount and frequency of meal as a major coping strategy for food insecurity

Abstract

Households in the study area experienced a very high rate of food insecurity<b>.</b> Decreasing meal frequency and portions was the primary coping mechanism used by the households. Due to the severe insecurity of food in their household, many people chose to reduce the amount and frequency of their meal in order to prolong the small amount of food in their house. This finding indicates a high risk for undernourishment which can exacerbate the burden of malnutrition and related diseases in the region.