Commitment

Decrease the prevalence of stunting in children under 5 years

Government / Malaysia

Description

Establishment of a Guideline on the Implementation for the Healthy Central Kitchen (HCK) for Children at Childcare Center and Kindergarten. The aim of the Healthy Central Kitchen (HKC) is to inculcate healthy eating practices from young age to subsequently reduce the prevalence of double burden of malnutrition at older age. The concept of Healthy Central Kitchen is adapted from Japan Shokuiku concept.

Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)

Title

Healthy Central Kitchen for Children

Description

Establishment of a Guideline on the Implementation for the Healthy Central Kitchen (HCK) for Children at Childcare Center and Kindergarten. The aim of the Healthy Central Kitchen (HKC) is to inculcate healthy eating practices from young age to subsequently reduce the prevalence of double burden of malnutrition at older age. The concept of Healthy Central Kitchen is adapted from Japan Shokuiku concept.

GNR assessment

Verification status
Verified
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SMARTness index

Details

Global nutrition target(s)
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Impact > Undernutrition
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Measurement

Key indicator Prevalence of stunting among children under five
Value Measurement date
Baseline 21.8% 2019
Target 11%

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