Food status survey of SAPAT [Sapat at Masustansiyang Pagkain sa Bawat Tahanan]at Talifugo, Conner, Apayao [Philippines]
2010
Baluscang, Z.A. | Martin, H.T. | Bangyad,S. | Canipas,M., Apayao State Coll., Malama, Conner, Apayao (Philippines)
This study assessed the food security condition of SAPAT PROJECT 'Sapat at Masustansiyang Pagkain sa Bawat Tahanan' (Sufficient Nutritious Food in Every Household), funded by the United Nations Development Program thru the National Anti-Poverty Commission recipients in Barangay [village] Talifugo, Conner, Apayao [Philippines]. The survey revealed that most of the respondents were 36-45 years old and active in farming activities. The mean number of children per family is six and annual income was Php 5410.06. About 80% of the respondents had sufficient food on their table and 62% never had cut size meals. However, only 36% can afford to eat a balanced diet containing carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals.All respondents eat rice during breakfast, lunch and dinner. To cope with the scarcity of rice especially during rainy season, 92% of the respondents substitute rice with some root crops. Protein sources include chicken, pork, beef, fish and eggs. Most of the respondents eat their viand in combination with vegetables with some meat and fish. There are 23 commonly consumed vegetables in Talifugo, Conner, Apayao. The respondents usually consumed leaves, shoots and fruits of the vegetables. Most of these are planted in backyards/farms or bought from market for barter. Seventy percent of the respondents grow vegetables for family consumption and only 36% had enough vegetables for family consumption.Majority did not meet the availability of food in a quantity and quality sufficient to satisfy the dietary needs. The most common diseases are fever, headache, cough, colds, asthma and malaria. The less serious cases are referred to local parademic health workers in the barangay.
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