Food Acquisition Locations and Food Groups Acquired According to Levels of Food Insecurity in Brazil
Author Information
Author(s): Roberta Teixeira de Oliveira, Paulo César Pereira de Castro Junior, Yoko Ametista Carvalho Matos, Aline Alves Ferreira, Rosana Salles-Costa
Primary Institution: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Hypothesis
How do food acquisition locations and types of foods purchased vary according to levels of food insecurity in Brazil?
Conclusion
Households experiencing moderate or severe food insecurity in Brazil rely more on small markets for essential items, highlighting the need for public policies to improve food access.
Supporting Evidence
- Supermarkets are the primary source of food in Brazil, but small markets are more frequently used in the North and Northeast regions.
- Households with moderate or severe food insecurity rely more on small markets for essential items.
- Two-thirds of food groups assessed were acquired through purchases at supermarkets.
Takeaway
In Brazil, families who struggle to get enough food often shop at small markets instead of big supermarkets, especially for important foods like rice and beans.
Methodology
This study used data from the 2017-2018 Brazilian Household Budget Survey, analyzing food acquisition locations and types of foods purchased by households.
Potential Biases
Potential inaccuracies in self-reported data could affect the reliability of the findings.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data from household acquisition diaries, which may introduce memory errors.
Participant Demographics
The study included data from households across different macroregions in Brazil, with varying income levels.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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