Food diversification and household food security in urban and rural areas in Musi Rawas Raya Indonesia

Abstract

This research was conducted with the aim of Analyze the relationship between diversification of local staple foods and imported staple foods with household food security in urban and rural areas in Musi Rawas Raya. The study was conducted in February-April 2023 in Musi Rawas Raya. The data collection method used was in the form of primary data and secondary data using food consumption questionnaires for each household. We also analyze through combination of eating frequency methods, disability of food quantities and food balance sheets. The data processing methods used include recording methods, statistical tests, multiple linear regression analysis, and spearman rank correlation tests. The results of this study are:1) the pattern of food consumption in rural communities is more diverse than urban communities at various income levels. Rural and urban communities in Musi Rawas Raya based on income groups consume more rice, noodles, yams, wheat flour, tapioca flour and potatoes.;2) The relationship between diversification of local staple foods and imported staple foods with household food security has no significant relationship. That’s position in a weak level of strength and show the negative sign, which is at -0.047, while the sign of the relationship for imported food is positive at 0.049.