Author(s): Pooja Tiwadi and Rashmi Kandare

Abstract:
This research paper is an attempt to investigate the effects of food insecurity on the health of poor children of Jodhpur city. The main aim of this paper is to evaluate the association between poverty and food insecurity on the health of poor girls and boys of Jodhpur city. Total 40 children including (20 boys and 20 girls) in the age range of 6-12 years were selected for conducting the study. One self-constructed tool was used to collect the data. Findings show the significant level of food insecurity amongst poor children in Jodhpur city, with girls appearing to experience certain aspects of food insecurity more frequently than boys. Children face anxiety and depression due to the food insecurity, although their parents are satisfied with their children’s overall health but in reality they are facing some minor health issues due to the unavailability of proper food and nutrition.