Analysis of food availability in Medan City

This study aims to (1) analyze the availability of food in the city of Medan (2) the availability of nutrients (energy, protein, and fat) compared to the Nutritional Adequacy Rate (RDA) (3) the diversity of food availability in the city of Medan. The research data were obtained from primary data and...

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Published in:E3S web of conferences 2021, Vol.332, p.9002
Main Authors: Lubis, Satia Negara, Emalisa, Siregar, Asri Maulidani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adequacy
Availability
Food
Food analysis
Food availability
Food security
Nutrient availability
Nutrients
Proteins
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Summary:This study aims to (1) analyze the availability of food in the city of Medan (2) the availability of nutrients (energy, protein, and fat) compared to the Nutritional Adequacy Rate (RDA) (3) the diversity of food availability in the city of Medan. The research data were obtained from primary data and secondary data. The analytical method used is descriptive method using the Food Balance Sheet (FBS). The results showed that the availability of food in Medan City in 2020 was in the available category of 1,350.25 grams/capita/day or 489.93 kg/capita/year. The availability of nutrients (energy, protein, and fat) of food in Medan City has exceeded the recommended nutritional adequacy rate and is classified in the available category. The diversity of food availability in the city of Medan is quite diverse.
ISSN:2267-1242
2555-0403
2267-1242
DOI:10.1051/e3sconf/202133209002