The paper titled "Determinants of Food and Nutrition Security of Tribal Communities in the Hill and Mountain Regions: Empirical Evidence from Northeast India" examines the factors influencing food and nutrition security in tribal communities, particularly in the context of Nagaland. The study explores the role of climate vulnerability, shifting agricultural practices, and socioeconomic conditions in affecting food diversity and consumption patterns. The findings highlight the differences in food diversity between rural and urban households, with rural communities maintaining stronger ties to traditional foods. The study also emphasizes the positive link between female education and improved nutrition outcomes. Additionally, income is found to be associated with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) in both rural and urban areas, posing a challenge to achieving sustainable and equitable food systems in these regions.
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