Decrease the prevalence of wasting in children under 5 years
Description
Establishment of a guideline for implementing the Healthy Central Kitchen (HCK) for children in childcare centres and kindergartens. The aim of the HCK is to inculcate healthy eating practices from a young age to subsequently reduce the prevalence of the double burden of malnutrition later in life. The concept of the Healthy Central Kitchen is adapted from the Japanese Shokuiku concept.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Healthy Central Kitchen for Children
Description
Establishment of a guideline for implementing the Healthy Central Kitchen (HCK) for children in childcare centres and kindergartens. The aim of the HCK is to inculcate healthy eating practices from a young age to subsequently reduce the prevalence of the double burden of malnutrition later in life. The concept of the Healthy Central Kitchen is adapted from the Japanese Shokuiku concept.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Target population characteristic |
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| Global nutrition target(s) |
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Impact >
Undernutrition
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Prevalence of wasting among children under 5 years of age |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 0.097 | 2019 |
| Target | 5% | December 2025 |
