Reduce malnutrition and NCD's

Is expected to improve in the medium term the problems of malnutrition, NCD's and behavioural risks express in the following indicators:

- Prevalence (%) of stunting in children under 5 years of age and school pupils.

- Prevalence (%) of anaemia in children under 5 years of age.

- Prevalence (%) of low birthweight.

- % of childrens under 6 months with exlusive breastfeeding.

- Prevalence (%) of obesity in children under 5 years.

- Prevalence (%) of overweight and obesity in school pupils.

- Prevalence (%) of overweight and obesity in adults.

- Prevalence (%) of adult dyslipidemia.

- Prevalence (%) of adult diabetes.

- Prevalence (%) of adult raised blood pressure.

- Prevalence (%) of adult chronic kidney disease.

- Prevalence (%) of physical inactivity.

- Prevalence (%) of sugar-sweetened drinks consumption.

- Prevalence (%) of high intake of salt.

- Prevalence (%) of low intake of tropical fresh fruits and veggies.

- Prevalence (%) of low intake of water.

Within this framework, the "Grow Together" Policy (articulated with the National Health Policy in wich is contemplated the prevention and reduction plan for overweight and obesity and the National Educational and Communication strategy for behavioural change, structured under the National FNS Policy guidelines) will be implemented, which expresses the government's commitment to ensure that children and adolescents have opportunities to be protagonists in a changing world, and includes a series of initiatives focused on development, health and nutrition, from early childhood, to ensure comprehensive growth, development and, in the future, labor productivity.

In the same regard of this policy, compliance with the provisions of the "Born with Caring" Law, will be promoted which aims to ensure the well-being of the newborn, providing specialized care to mothers and children, also promoting breastfeeding as a mechanism to guarantee the full development of the baby.