Goal
Expand the coverage of nutrition initiatives in primary care.
Implement Nutrition Action Plan
Food Security and Nutritional Unit UTSAN/SCGG
| Verification status | Find out more |
|---|---|
| NAF SMARTness index | Low Find out more |
| Targeted location | National - This objective is national in scope, although it naturally requires implementation at a local level, establishing a target of at least 170 municipalities of the 182 that are prioritized by PyENSAN, based on their level of vulnerability to Food and … |
| Targeted population | Specific population group(s) |
| Targeted population age | Specific age group(s) |
| Targeted population specific age | children 0-5 years old and women of childbearing age 15-49 years old |
| Targeted population sex | All |
| Primary indicator | Number of health facilities reporting comprehensive nutrition initiatives |
| Primary indicator baseline | o% |
| Primary indicator target | 170 |
| Duration | March, 2022 - December, 2030 |
Goal action plan
The provision of comprehensive health and nutrition services for women of childbearing age, pregnant women and children under 5 years of age in facilities will be increased. This provision should include: balanced maternal protein-energy supplements in undernourished people (complementary and nutritional feeding), maternal micronutrient supplements, vitamin A supplements for children under five years of age, the promotion of breastfeeding, preventive zinc supplements, food supply in times of INSAN crisis, supplements designed to manage acute malnutrition, therapeutic zinc supplements for diarrhea treatment).
Nutrition Action Classification
Enabling
- Financial
- Operational
- Leadership and governance
- Research monitoring and data
Policy
- Food environment
- Food supply chain
- Consumer knowledge
- Nutrition care services
Impact
- Undernutrition
- Diet
- Obesity and diet-related NCDs
- Food and nutrition security
