Description

Without a doubt, food security is of great concern to nutritional security and human health. In the physical, social and economic access to food in households with children from 2.5 to 5 years old, key factors were identified and evaluated such as: income, consumption, product costs, accessibility, and level of education; additionally, the effects and some aspects to improve food access were considered. The information was collected through surveys distributed to parents and caregivers in the city of Pasto, Colombia. The ‘Statistical Products and Services Solutions’ program was used for statistical analysis and descriptive development. Although income was conditional on the minimum wage, no malnutrition was found. Among the strategies to improve food security, a sustainable supply of food and better access to its consumption must be guaranteed. To conclude, the promotion of education for the most vulnerable population is reinforced.