Description
The goals of this intervention are to develop regulations, standards, instructions and an inspection guide for production of fortified flour; ensure sustainable supply of premixed flour; provide training for flour mills on fortification technology; train inspectors on compliance monitoring; increase public awareness of fortified food; and enforce and monitor implementation of the Fortified Food Law.
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Improving maternal and child nutrition
Description
The Mongolian Ministry of Health is committed to reducing, by 2030, anaemia and stunting among children under 5 years of age by 20%, as well as preventing an increase in the prevalence of overweight children. This will be achieved through full integration of essential nutrition services into a primary healthcare package by promoting a healthy diet and restricting unhealthy food and beverages marketing.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Unverified
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| SMARTness index |
Upper moderate
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Anaemia
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Adult diabetes
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Policy >
Food supply chain
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Percentage of fortified flour consumption among the population |
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| Measurement plan | Collect own data |
| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 0% | 2021 |
| Target | 50% | December 2030 |
