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Table 2 Codes Used in Analysis

From: Food insecurity and levels of marginalization: food accessibility, consumption and concern in Mexico

Dimension

Codes

Questions

Food Insecurity

Food access in the household

How difficult is it to get food in your neighborhood, town, or municipality?

Where do you usually buy food? Why?

Food consumption in the household:

a) Food quality and quantity

b) Variety of foods

c) Portion size

d) Skipping meals or not eating

Is the food you eat at home enough for the whole family?

Have you ever had to buy less food or lower the quality of food? Why?

What would it mean for you to have varied nutrition?

Have you been able to maintain varied nutrition in your home? Why?

Did you or any member of the household skip any of the meals that you are used to eat? Why did this happen?

At any time, did you stop eating for a whole day? Why did this happen?

Concern about food scarcity

Have you been concerned about running out of groceries, and you won’t be able to buy more?

How often does this happen? What do you think about it?

  1. Source: Author’s elaboration