Food security and diet quality among beneficiaries of community kitchens, by type of management (self-managed and Civil Organizations) in the district of Villa Maria del Triunfo - Lima, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delgado I.P.H.; Chilet S.M.C.; Urrutia V.A.M.; Rojas R.E. · Revista Espanola de Nutricion Comunitaria (2024)

Resumen

Background: The OCs provide food to low-income families in emergency situations. This study aims to compare food security and diet quality in OC beneficiaries, according to type of management, in the district of Villa María del Triunfo - Lima, during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: Qualitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study. The sample was 96 beneficiaries; 4 self-management type pots and 2 with support from Civil Organizations. The Healthy Eating Index and the Latin American and Caribbean Food Safety Scale were used. Chi-Square and Mann-Whitney U statistical analyzes were performed. Results: A statistically significant relationship was observed between food security and diet quality (p<0.05). No significant differences were observed according to type of management (p>0.05). In addition, self-managed OCs showed greater consumption of fruits and meats. Conclusions: The type of management does not have a significant impact on food security and diet quality in OC beneficiaries. Self-managed OCs have better diet quality and a lower proportion of moderate food insecurity.

Instituciones: Universidad Científica del Sur; Universidad Ricardo Palma