Jyrki Turunen
Poster theme
FOCU
25.toukokuuta 2009
3. Gender and food choices
Results of the review indicate
that seemingly “contradictory” results are often accurate reflections of social
status differences within South Asia that create varying female health and
nutritional outcomes (Miller B. D., 1997).
The literature on gender differentials in nutrition demonstrates
that the calorie intake of females is generally as adequate as that of males at
all ages. Female disadvantage in micronutrient intake is, however, frequent.
Pregnant and lactating women are disadvantaged relative to both men and other
women. In South Asia there is evidence that boys are
advantaged over girls in food intake at some ages, but the
evidence for male advantage in access to health care is far stronger (DeRose
et. al. 2000).
Miller Barbara D. 1997, Social class, gender and
intrahousehold food allocations to children in South Asia, Social
Science & Medicine, Vol. 44 Issue 11, p1685
DeRose, Laurie F. Das, Maitreyi
Millman, Sara R. 2000. Population & Development
Review, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p517-547
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