<![CDATA[This research seeks to examine the food consumption patterns and assess the food security levels of households belonging to wet-rice farmers in Mekar Jaya Village, Duhiadaa District, Pohuwato Regency. The research was carried out between June and July 2024, employing a quantitative approach and utilizing a purposive sampling method. The sample size was calculated using the Harry King Nomogram formula. It yielded a 90% confidence interval with a 10% margin of error. So, out of a total of ninety-one people, forty-one were chosen to participate. The variables examined encompassed food consumption patterns, expenditure on food, and energy sufficiency. The analysis of data was conducted utilizing the food recall method, alongside cross-classification between food expenditure shares and energy adequacy, referencing a standard of 2,100 kcal/day. The findings indicated that the average household energy consumption was 1,544 kcal/day, falling short of the recommended energy adequacy standard. The proportion of food expenditure averaged 52%, while energy consumption accounted for 74%. Cross-classification indicated that a significant number of households fell into the food insufficient category, marked by low energy consumption and a substantial portion of their expenditure allocated to food.]]>
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