Table 2 Variables associated with dietary intake practice of women of reproductive age, Nepal, 2012 (N = 21,111)
Variables | Mountain (n = 2320) (%a) | Hill (n = 12,372) (%a) | Terai (n = 6419) (%a) |
|---|---|---|---|
Possession of land for kitchen garden | |||
        Yes | 2148 (92.6) | 10914 (85.4) | 5345 (83.3) |
        No | 172 (7.4) | 1458 (14.6) | 1074 (16.7) |
Health institutions providing awareness on nutrition | |||
        Yes | 1073 (46.3) | 7516 (58.6) | 3622 (57.5) |
        No | 1247 (53.7) | 4856 (41.4) | 2797 (42.5) |
Women heard of iodine | |||
        Yes | 1958 (84.4) | 10903 (88.0) | 5090 (80.6) |
        No | 362 (15.6) | 1469 (12.0) | 1329 (19.4) |
Use of iodized salt with two children logo | |||
        Yes | 2189 (94.4) | 11777 (93.9) | 6116 (94.4) |
        No | 131 (5.6) | 595 (6.1) | 303 (5.6) |
Consumption of junk foods | |||
        Yes | 1955 (84.3) | 10403 (85.7) | 4778 (75.6) |
        No | 365 (15.7) | 1969 (14.3) | 1641 (24.4) |