Goal
Maintain prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults to below 29%
Prevalence of overweight and obesity
Prime Minister's Office
| Verification status | Find out more |
|---|---|
| NAF SMARTness index | Lower moderate Find out more |
| 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 |
| Primary indicator | Prevalence of overweight and obesity among women 15-49 years (used as a proxy to adult population) |
| Primary indicator baseline | 29% |
| Primary indicator target | 29% |
| 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.
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
