Table 3 Indicators for the competitions on ‘ideal family’ and ‘clean kitchen’

‘Ideal family’ indicators

Having a garden with diverse vegetables and fruits, i.e., at least two types of green leafy vegetables, two types of other vegetables, and one fruit tree

2.

Woman and children are eating a variety of nutritious foods: besides rice, the daily menu includes green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, fish/meat/liver/egg, thick lentils, and seasonal fruits

3.

Washing utensils with soap and clean water before preparing and serving food

4.

Washing hands with soap and clean water before preparing food, feeding a child, and/or eating

5.

Storing foods and drinking water fully covered and above the ground

6.

Fresh cooking/reheating food thoroughly each time before feeding /eating

7.

Keeping the kitchen and homestead compound clean and free from animal/chicken feces and other rubbish

‘Clean kitchen’ indicators

1.

Clean and demarcated kitchen

2.

Hand-washing station (with soap and water) inside the kitchen or next to the kitchen

3.

Rubbish kept in a covered container/place and emptied regularly so it does not attract flies

4.

Separate area for poultry and other animals if these are kept inside