Commitment

Halt the rise of child overweight and obesity

Government / Vietnam

January 2025 — December 2030

Description

The Government of Vietnam commits to control the rise of overweight and obesity in children from 0 to 5 years old over the period 2025 to 2030 throughout the country. The commitment will focus on nutrition communication and policy measures. Progress will be monitored annually through national nutrition surveillance system.

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Verification status
Verified
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
  • Community geography
Global nutrition target(s)
Childhood overweight
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Impact > Obesity and diet-related NCDs
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, health and social protection

Measurement

Key indicator Prevalence of overweight in children under 5 years of age
Measurement plan Collect own data
Value Measurement date
Baseline 11.1% April 2020
Target 10% December 2030

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