Assessment of fish and shellfish consumption of coastal barangays along the Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River System (MMORS) Philippines

Barrion Aimee Sheree A., . and Talavera Ma Theresa M., . and Mendoza Maria Emilinda T., . and Dapito Marife B., . and Amparo Jennifer Marie S., . Assessment of fish and shellfish consumption of coastal barangays along the Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River System (MMORS) Philippines. pp. 263-277. ISSN 1394-035X

Fishes and shellfish not only contribute to food and nutrition security but also to the livelihood of coastal communities in the Philippines. However some fishing grounds are contaminated and health advisories against seafood consumption are issued which may negatively affect the fishing communities livelihood. This study aimed to assess fish and shellfish consumption of households living in selected coastal barangays of the Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River System (MMORS). The food systems framework was applied whereby fish and shellfish consumption and livelihoods were viewed as part of a larger food system. Methods: The study was conducted in five barangays of the MMORS. A total of 110 household respondents were selected based on systematic random sampling. Key informants were interviewed to determine fish farm production and distribution. The final questionnaire included questions on socio-demographic information household consumption information on frequency of consumption of fishes and shellfishes sources of produce fish and shellfish preparation and cooking methods and perceptions on the fish produce in the area. Data were encoded and tabulated while qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Fishes and shellfishes are grown in earth-diked fish ponds using river water or harvested along the river system. No post-harvest processing is done and harvests are directly sold in fish markets within the area or nearby towns depending on the price and size of harvests. Fish consumption in both areas is affected by taste tradition price nutritional value age gender and intra-household roles and is found to be higher compared to national levels in the Philippines. Conclusion: The feedback of health and nutrition advisories which are based on food consumption patterns to other food outcomes like livelihoods and ecological health were included in this study. Based on the findings it is suggested that appropriate interventions should be implemented to balance food system outcomes.

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Abstract

Fishes and shellfish not only contribute to food and nutrition security but also to the livelihood of coastal communities in the Philippines. However some fishing grounds are contaminated and health advisories against seafood consumption are issued which may negatively affect the fishing communities livelihood. This study aimed to assess fish and shellfish consumption of households living in selected coastal barangays of the Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River System (MMORS). The food systems framework was applied whereby fish and shellfish consumption and livelihoods were viewed as part of a larger food system. Methods: The study was conducted in five barangays of the MMORS. A total of 110 household respondents were selected based on systematic random sampling. Key informants were interviewed to determine fish farm production and distribution. The final questionnaire included questions on socio-demographic information household consumption information on frequency of consumption of fishes and shellfishes sources of produce fish and shellfish preparation and cooking methods and perceptions on the fish produce in the area. Data were encoded and tabulated while qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Fishes and shellfishes are grown in earth-diked fish ponds using river water or harvested along the river system. No post-harvest processing is done and harvests are directly sold in fish markets within the area or nearby towns depending on the price and size of harvests. Fish consumption in both areas is affected by taste tradition price nutritional value age gender and intra-household roles and is found to be higher compared to national levels in the Philippines. Conclusion: The feedback of health and nutrition advisories which are based on food consumption patterns to other food outcomes like livelihoods and ecological health were included in this study. Based on the findings it is suggested that appropriate interventions should be implemented to balance food system outcomes.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Fishes
AGROVOC Term:	Shellfish
AGROVOC Term:	Aquaculture
AGROVOC Term:	Aquatic animals
AGROVOC Term:	Aquatic organisms
AGROVOC Term:	Consumption
AGROVOC Term:	Food consumption
AGROVOC Term:	Fish farming
AGROVOC Term:	Contamination
AGROVOC Term:	Cooking
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:53
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7748

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