ABSTRACT

Adequate nutrition lies at the heart of the fight against hunger. According to

the International Conference on Nutrition, household food security, health

services and a healthy environment, and care for women and young children

are the underlying determinants of sound nutrition (FAO and WHO 1992).

None is sufficient by itself, and all three are necessary for improving nutrition

outcomes (Sethuraman, Shekar, and Kurz 2003).