The Role of Food Consumption Patterns in Assessing Food Security and Diversification in Badung Regency

Abstract

Food is a basic human need, and ensuring its availability is a fundamental human right protected by the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. The achievement of good nutritional status depends greatly on adequate food access, which in turn supports the development of quality human resources. Food availability is closely tied to food consumption patterns. In the context of Badung Regency, food consumption refers to the types and quantities of food consumed by the local community. The assessment of food consumption patterns in Badung Regency was carried out to understand community eating habits through a situational analysis and to provide relevant recommendations for improving these patterns. This includes promoting food diversification and encouraging the intake of foods that are varied, nutritious, balanced, and safe. The data gathered included fish consumption, meat consumption, protein intake from livestock, vegetable and fruit intake, protein adequacy levels, energy adequacy levels, the prevalence of inadequate food consumption, and the Expected Food Pattern (PPH) score. Data collection was conducted in collaboration with related regional institutions, and the accuracy of the data was validated through focus group discussions. The collected data were then analyzed descriptively in tabular form and interpreted based on the conditions in Badung Regency. The analysis revealed that the community in Badung Regency tends to consume cereals in excessive amounts, while the consumption of tubers, animal-based protein (particularly fish), legumes, fruits and vegetables, oils and fats, as well as oily fruits and seeds, remains relatively low.