Question

Why is requirement higher rural that in urban area

Answer 1

The main reasons for the minimum calorie requirement for rural areas being more than the urban areas are :
- More physical labour being done by rural people.
- More hardships being faced.
- lesser extent of rich foods.
- Strenuous life style.
- More working hours .
-Lack of cash income is one of the most important factors hindering both urban and rural people from obtaining the diverse foods needed for an adequate diet. Even when poor rural families are helped to produce a greater variety of foods on their household plots, they will often sell these items rather than consume them because of their high market value. Thus, their food security improves only when overall household income rises to a level that permits them to afford the other foods they need