Research Article
Anino Calvince Otieno, Violet
Abstract
The aim of this study was to find out the effect of climate change on the current food and nutrition security status of children below 5 years. Migori was the choice for the study due to the recent prevalence of malnutrition and food shortages. The design of the study was a cross sectional survey of food and nutrition security performed by anthropometry and administering of questionnaires. The study targeted 50 children aged 6-59 months since they are more vulnerable and serve as a proxy to nutritional status. Statistical software’s SPSS version 16.0 and MS Office Excel 2003 was used to analyze the findings. From the results, stunted children were 14%, and girls were at greater risk of all 3 grades of malnutrition (wasting, underweight and stunting) than boys. It was perceived that incorporating the findings into the ongoing county climate change programmes will significantly reduce malnutrition and deprivation due to climate change.