Determinants of household food security and nutritional status of children 24-59 months in Namutumba District, Busoga Sub-region, Uganda.

This study examined what factors determine whether households have enough food and how this affects the nutrition of children aged 2-5 years in Namutumba District, Uganda. Researchers surveyed 299 families and found that most households (60%) did not have reliable access to food. Children showed signs of both under-nutrition (28% were stunted) and over-nutrition (3% were overweight). Wealthier families, those with secondary education, and families with income-earning members had better food security, while lack of land, stored food, and clean water made food security worse. The study shows that severe food shortages in households were linked to children experiencing wasting.