Decrease the prevalence (%) of overweight in children under 5 years

Reduce malnutrition and non-communicable diseases (NCDs)

This commitment is expected to improve in the medium term the problems of malnutrition, NCDs and behavioural risks, as expressed in the following indicators:

• Prevalence (%) of stunting in children under 5 years of age and school pupils.

• Prevalence (%) of anaemia in children under 5 years of age.

• Prevalence (%) of low birth weight.

• Prevalence (%) of children under 6 months of age with exclusive breastfeeding.

• Prevalence (%) of obesity in children under 5 years of age.

• Prevalence (%) of overweight and obesity in school pupils.

• Prevalence (%) of overweight and obesity in adults.

• Prevalence (%) of adult dyslipidaemia.

• Prevalence (%) of adult diabetes.

• Prevalence (%) of adults with raised blood pressure.

• Prevalence (%) of adults with chronic kidney disease.

• Prevalence (%) of physical inactivity.

• Prevalence (%) of sugar-sweetened drinks consumption.

• Prevalence (%) of high intake of salt.

• Prevalence (%) of low intake of fresh tropical fruits and veggies.

• Prevalence (%) of low intake of water.

Within this framework, the Grow Together Policy (articulated both in the National Health Policy, which considers a plan to prevent and reduce overweight and obesity, and in the national education and communication strategy for behaviour change under the National Food and Nutritional Security Policy) will be implemented. The Grow Together Policy expresses the government's commitment to ensuring that children and adolescents have opportunities to be protagonists in a changing world. It includes a series of initiatives focused on development, health and nutrition from early childhood to ensure comprehensive growth, development and, in the future, labour productivity.

Similarly, compliance with the provisions of the Born With Caring Law will be promoted. This law aims to ensure the well-being of newborns, provide specialised care to mothers and children as well as promote breastfeeding as a mechanism to guarantee the full development of babies.