Assess the Diet Diversity Score along with availability of food variety for rural household in Banda and Kannauj districts of Uttar Pradesh

Abstract: Household Diet Diversity Score (HDDS) is more likely to belong to insufficient availability of food variety. The study objective was to assess the Diet Diversity Score (DDS) along with availability of food variety for rural households (HHs), whether DDS based on a simple count of food groups consumed in a reference period. The study was a cross-sectional, where multistage random sampling method was used for selection of HHs. HDDS was calculated by using FAO's dietary diversity questionnaire, local availability of food variety and HH consumption scenario was assessing by standard questionnaire. The study population consisted of 100 rural HHs selected from Banda and Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh. Minimum HDDS 4 was found in 13% of the households and maximum HDDS 8 found in 25 % of HHs, addressing the gaps between food availability and utilization of food variety. The selected districts are largest producer of food grains, vegetables, tropical fruits, milk, fish, egg and meat. There are lots of foods variety locally available to provide diversified diet for the people therefore local nutritional solution is needed for fulfilled their per day nutrient nee