The influence of socio-economic factors on the food consumption diversification of fisherman’s households in Bontang City East Kalimantan

Abstract The livelihoods of coastal communities in Bontang City are based on catching and cultivating fish. Limited fishing for small-scale fishermen communities in Bontang City has the potential to affect income and food consumption. This research aims to analyze energy and protein consumption, food consumption diversification among fishermen households in Bontang City and the influencing factors. A sample of 50 fishermen households was taken using the purposive sampling method. Primary data was taken through interviews, documentation and food recalls. The data analysis methods used are analysis of energy and protein consumption levels, analysis of desirable dietary pattern scores and multiple linear regression. The results of the analysis show that the average energy consumption of fisherman household members is 1,718 kcal/capita/day with an energy consumption level of 77.59% (moderate deficit). The average protein consumption of fisherman household members is 47 grams/capita/day with a consumption level of 77.65% (moderate deficit). The food consumption diversification of fishermen households is categorized as lacking with an average desirable dietary pattern scores of 55.11. Income and food consumption expenditures have a positive effect on energy consumption levels, while the number of household members and education have a negative effect. Income has a positive effect on the level of protein consumption, while the number of household members and the price of rice have a negative effect. The number of household members and education have a positive effect on food consumption diversification, while the price of rice has a negative effect.