Goal
Maintain prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults to below 29%
Prevalence of overweight and obesity
Prime Minister's Office, Tanzania
| Verification status | Find out more |
|---|---|
| NAF SMARTness index | Lower moderate Find out more |
| Progress status | No response See progress details |
| Targeted location | National - This commitment goal will be covered nation wide |
| Targeted population | Specific population group(s) |
| Targeted population age | Specific age group(s) |
| Targeted population specific age | Adult population |
| Targeted population sex | All |
| Duration | November, 2021 - June, 2026 |
Goal action plan
The interventions outlined for implementation under the NMNAP II include: - Promotion of diversified diet, including locally available and affordable nutritious foods. Promotion of physical activity and healthy lifestyles. Prevention of diet related non-communicable diseases. Promotion of food processing and handling to ensure year-round availability of safe and nutritious foods at household level. Improvement of legislation and control of unhealthy foods and drinks, alcohol, and tobacco.
Progress
Indicator
| Primary indicator | Prevalence Of Overweight And Obesity Among Women 15-49 Years (Used As A Proxy To Adult Population) |
|---|---|
| Indicator monitor | This indicator will be monitored using data from periodic national surveys. |
Reports
| Stage | Measurement Date | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 2018 | 0.29 | |
| Progress report | No response | ||
| Target | June, 2026 | 0.29 |
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
