Nutrition insecurity for women in the marginal agro-ecosystems of the Indian Himalayas

Gender equity considerations in food environments of low and middle income countries: A scoping review

“…For example, in terms of distance to the market, Ipe and Basu (2015) found higher rates of energy deficiencies in women in more remote areas of the Himalayas than women in more accessible areas. Kjeldsberg et al (2018) show that in Nepal, women's freedom of mobility, in some districts, is a constraint for accessing the market.…”

“…In several contexts, it was found that women eat smaller portions, less protein, and after other family members. Ipe and Basu (2015) found that in the Indian Himalayas, women eat smaller portions than men and specifically have higher deficiency rates of protein than men. Ibnouf (2009) observe that in rural Sudan, traditionally men eat first and thus eat the choice pieces and the women eat afterwards.…”

“…Mudege et al (2015) found that while women benefit through a small increase in income, men likely benefit more from the trainings and information related to orange flesh sweet potatoes in Malawi. Ipe and Basu (2015) focus on women participating in nutri-gardens and water management practices; their participation in the program led to increased household dietary diversity scores. Kjeldsberg et al (2018) found that the trainings with women related to agriculture and nutrition in Nepal supported women's self-efficacy and increased women's decision-making power.…”