%0 Journal Article
%@ 0011-3891
%A Parappurathu, S
%A Kumar, A
%A Bantilan, M C S
%A Joshi, P K
%D 2019
%F icrisat:11215
%I Current Science Association
%J Current Science
%K Household food security, food policy, calorie intake, undernutrition, consumption, nutrients, sample households, eastern India, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Calorie and nutrient intake
%N 1
%P 71-79
%T Household-level food and nutrition insecurity and its determinants in eastern India
%U http://oar.icrisat.org/11215/
%V 117
%X Past studies have reported serious levels of food insecurity and under-nutrition existing in the eastern belt  of India. This study specifically examined the food consumption pattern, levels of nutrition intake and  nutrient intake gap of sample households in 12 villages of Eastern India based on data collected during the  agricultural year 2011–12. The results point to serious levels of nutrient intake deficit in the sample villages,  though with notable disparities in its level of incidence. Major socio-economic and demographic variables that   determine the calorie deficit status of the households were identified, the knowledge of which is  important while planning interventions.