Dietary diversity can be measured at either the household or the individual level and higher scores represent a more diverse diet. For households, a higher score is an indicator of increased economic access to a varied diet for household members. Proper diet is essential from the very early stages of life for proper growth and development. Increasing the variety of foods and food groups in the diet helps to ensure adequate intake of essential nutrients. Nutrition is a basic human need and a prerequisite to a healthy life. A proper diet is essential from the very early stages of life for proper growth and development. Food diversity adds several dimensions to human health. It encourages biodiversity and sustainability, allows for nutritional adequacy, minimizes adverse consequences of food on health, provides interest in food, and finally reduces the prevalence of chronic diseases.