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Table 1 Adapted Colombian household food security survey [CHFSS].

From: Internal validity of a household food security scale is consistent among diverse populations participating in a food supplement program in Colombia

In the last month...

  

Frequency

 

Yes

No

Always

Sometimes

Rarely

Was there no money to buy food? †

     

Did an adult eat less than they wanted because there was not enough money to buy food?

     

In the household, was the number of normal meals was decreased, for example not eating breakfast, lunch or dinner because there was no money to buy food?

     

Did an adult not eat breakfast, lunch or dinner because there was no money to buy food?

     

Did any adult eat less in the main meal because there was not enough food for everyone?

     

Did an adult complain of hunger because of lack of food in the house?

     

Did an adult go to bed hungry because there was not enough money for the food?

     

Did you buy less necessary food items for the children because the money did not last?

     

Did any child not eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner because there was not enough money for food?

     

Did any child eat less in the main meal because there was not enough food for everyone?

     

Did any child complain of hunger because of lack of food in the house?

     

Did any child go to bed hungry because there was not enough money for the food?

     
  1. † Not included in analysis because it was used as a filter.