Commitment

Reducing the prevalence of overweight and obesity in schools

Government / Mexico

March 2025 — June 2030

Description

Starting in 2025, the Government of Mexico, with the purpose of contributing to the well-being of children in the country's schools, through actions aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and eating and prohibiting the sale of ultra-processed products and sugary drinks in schools, is committed to implementing the strategy "Live Healthy, Live Happy", which is a State policy under the leadership of the Ministry of Health (SS) and the Ministry of Public Education, as well as with the participation of the institutions that provide health and social assistance services and actively involving the authorities of state and municipal governments and the community.

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Verification status
Pending verification
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Age or life course stage/status
  • Community geography
  • Economic status of country
  • Ethnic group
  • Gender identity
  • Indigenous status
  • Nationality or country of origin
Global nutrition target(s)
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Policy > Food environment
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition, health and social protection

Measurement

Key indicator Cumulative prevalence of overweight and obesity in children aged 5 to 11 years
Measurement plan Use data collected by others
Value Measurement date
Baseline 34% November 2023
Target 5% June 2030

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