Family Size And Food Needs

A family is a universal institution made up of individuals living together because of blood relation or marriage. It is in the family where love first develop. Members show this love and affection for one another in varied ways.

The quality of life of the family is however, affected to great extent by its size. Large families with more food, compared to small ones, if all members were to be adequately nourished. Usually, smaller families can provide bigger budget for their food need since there are only few members in a large family where food is likely to be limited, choice must be done carefully to ensure the supply of nutrients needed to sustain the health of every members.

The quality of life of the family is however. affected to great extent by its size, large families are those with four (4) or more members. They need to provide more foods, compared to small families, if all members are to be adequately nourished. Usually smaller families with three (3) or less members, can provide bigger budget for their needs, since there are only few members.

Poor health results when family members do not meet their nutritional needs. Family size affects the amount of food that must be provided and made available for the consumption of members. More importantly, its affect the adequacy of nutrients that members get from what is available to eat.