Contribute in achieving a well-nourished nation
Description
The Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) contributes to the societal goal of a well-nourished nation through: 1) providing food and nutrition R&D and S&T solutions to reduce malnutrition across all life stages; 2) utilising NNS data and basic research as a basis for policy action and intervention models; and 3) disseminating knowledge and technologies.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Conduct food and nutrition R&D and S&T projects
Description
The Food and Nutrition Research Institute plays an important role in ensuring a well-nourished nation through the provision of accurate data, correct information and innovative technologies. These will be achieved through the conduct of food and nutrition research and development programmes and projects, as well as S&T activities, to provide a basis for malnutrition reduction initiatives.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Partially verified
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| SMARTness index |
Lower moderate
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Anaemia
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Impact >
Food and nutrition security
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Percent reduction in number of moderate to severely food insecure households |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 0% | 2019 |
| Target | 80% | December 2032 |
