Abstract

JORDAN DE GUZMAN, M; PAYE-HUANCA, E O; ESPEJO-CHOQUETARQUI, M G  and  TORRICO R, R. Family consumption of andean foods, in the city of La Paz and El Alto, term 2019. Cuad. - Hosp. Clín. [online]. 2020, vol.61, n.2, pp.9-16. ISSN 1562-6776.

Abstract Objective: To determine the characteristics of family consumption of Andean foods, in the city of La Paz and El Alto, term 2019 Materials and Method: It is a descriptive case series study in 285 families from different áreas of the city of La Paz and El Alto. A survey of family consumption of Andean foods was applied, such as Quinoa, Cañahua, Amaranth and Tarwi, the characteristics of the frequency of consumption, the form of preparation, place of purchase and the possible reasons in the case of non-consumption were identified. Results: 51.9% of the population buys Andean food in the markets and 31.2% buys it at fairs. 37% of respondents consume Quinoa, 23% consume Cañahua, 22% consume Tarwi, and 17% consume Amaranth. The frequency of consumption ranges from 1 to 2 times a week, and they consume it more at breakfast 41 % and at lunch, and the reason for not consuming 36% is argued for the high cost. Conclusions: Among the most consumed Andean foods is Quinoa followed by Cañahua, Tarwi, and Amaranth. The frequency of consumption ranges from 1 to2 times a week, and it is consumed more at breakfast and lunch, the reason for non-consumption is argued for the high cost.

Keywords : Andean foods,; Quinoa; Tarwi; Amaranth; Cañahua; family consumption.

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