U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE. OFC. OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIV. NUTRITION ECONOMICS GROUP
Food availability and consumption indicators
Food consumption data can be used for many purposes - to focus agricultural projects on a target population, select project interventions, or monitor and evaluate project efforts, as well as to estimate the effects of a wide range of present and proposed government policies.
O"Brien-Place, Patricia; Frankenberger, Timothy R. · 1988
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Abstract
This report describes and illustrates the two existing strategies for obtaining food consumption data. The first, based on direct indicators of food consumption, aims to collect information on actual food consumed at the household or individual level. Two common methods are outlined: (1) analysis of existing national expenditure, budget, or consumption surveys, and (2) shortened consumption surveys at the project or regional level. The second strategy utilizes indirect food consumption indicators, such as: (1) national food availability, (2) market prices, (3) household food availability (as measured especially by production and storage estimates), and (4) nutritional status. An appendix presents specific methods for incorporating food consumption issues into the design of agricultural projects. Includes 6-page bibliography.
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