Food Consumption Group
https://schema.aidops.org/vocab/food-consumption-group
The food consumption group derived from the Food Consumption Score (FCS) using WFP standard thresholds. Standard thresholds are 21 and 35; in high-sugar or high-oil dietary contexts, WFP recommends adjusted thresholds of 28 and 42.
Standard reference
WFP VAM Food Consumption Score Technical Guidance Note (2015) (https://www.wfp.org/publications/food-consumption-score-technical-guidance)
Three consumption groups using standard 21/35 or high-sugar/oil 28/42 thresholds.
Values
| Code | Label | Standard code | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
poor | Poor | FCS 0-21 (standard thresholds) or 0-28 (high-sugar/oil thresholds). Indicates an inadequate diet with very low frequency and diversity of food group consumption. | |
borderline | Borderline | FCS 21.5-35 (standard thresholds) or 28.5-42 (high-sugar/oil thresholds). Indicates a diet at risk, with limited frequency and diversity of food group consumption. | |
acceptable | Acceptable | FCS above 35 (standard thresholds) or above 42 (high-sugar/oil thresholds). Indicates an adequate diet with sufficient frequency and diversity of food group consumption. |