International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
Empowerment and Nutrition: Analyzing Women’s Food Consumption through Socio-Economic Lenses Using NFHS 5 Data
Published February 26, 2026 • Vol. 13, Issue 2, pp. 573–584Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020050
Abstract
The food security of women is contingent upon their economic status, education levels, health, and their position within the family and society and these factors are closely linked to a woman's own nutritional status. In this paper we try to analyze how the consumption of certain food items by women is affected by various socio economics factors using the NFHS 5 dataset. It has been found that mobility, decision making power, financial autonomy, higher education, wealthier households and employment have a positive impact on the consumption of food items.
Keywords: Food security, women bargaining power, gender, socio-economic
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 13, Issue 2 |
| Pages | 573–584 |
| Publication date | February 26, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020050 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Akanksha Yadav, & Minni (2026). Empowerment and Nutrition: Analyzing Women’s Food Consumption through Socio-Economic Lenses Using NFHS 5 Data. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(2), 573-584. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020050
BibTeX
@article{Akanksha2026,
title = {Empowerment and Nutrition: Analyzing Women’s Food Consumption through Socio-Economic Lenses Using NFHS 5 Data},
author = {Akanksha Yadav and Minni},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {13},
number = {2},
pages = {573--584},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020050},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}