Analysis of the Food Situation in El Salvador

The analysis of the food situation in El Salvador is a study developed by the Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (INCAP) that evaluates food consumption patterns and nutritional availability of Salvadoran households based on data from the National Household Income and Expenditure Survey (ENIGH-2006). The study examines the diversity of food consumption by area of residence, region and poverty level, analyzing the nutritional adequacy of per capita food availability in energy, macronutrients, minerals and vitamins. The results reveal food insecurity patterns differentiated by socioeconomic and geographic conditions, providing evidence on critical nutritional deficits in calcium, zinc, riboflavin and vitamin C. This research constitutes a fundamental tool for informing public policies aimed at reducing poverty and improving nutritional food security in El Salvador.