Table 2 Names, objective functions, and sets of constraints applied to each of the four food baskets calculated
Model names and acronyms | Objective function | Set of constraints enforced |
|---|---|---|
Lowest-Cost Food Basket (LCFB) | Cost (min) | EERs, AMDRs, RNIs |
Budget-Unconstrained Food Basket Optimized for Cultural Acceptability (UCFB) | TRD (min) | EERs, AMDRs, RNIs |
Food Basket for a Family on Median Income Optimized for Cultural Acceptability (MIFB) | TRD (min) | EERs, AMDRs, RNIs, MIFC |
Food Baskets Optimized for Cultural Acceptability in a Low-Income Family (MWFB) | TRD (min) | EERs, AMDRs, RNIs, MWFC |