Goal

Reduce the prevalence of chronic malnutrition in children under five [De 13.9% en 2020 a 13.6% 2024]

FROM Commitment: National Food Strategy

Government (non-donor capacity) / Mexico

Centro Nacional de Programas Preventivos y Control de Enfermedades (CENAPRECE), Mexico

Partner organisations:
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: UNICEF, FAO
Civil society organisation (CSO) or non-governmental organisation (NGO): El Poder del Consumidor
Country government at any administrative level: SubSecretaría de Autosuficiencia Alimentaria de SADER, Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (CONABIO)
Date made: 22 Nov 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit | 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
Verification status Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Progress status On course See progress details
Targeted location National - National
Targeted population Specific population group(s)
Targeted population age Specific age group(s)
Targeted population specific age Pregnant women and parents and guardians of children under 5 years of age
Targeted population sex All
Duration January 2022 - December 2024

Goal action plan

The implementation of initiatives developed as part of the National Strategy for Healthy, Fair and Sustainable Food. Working towards the transformation of the agri-food system.

Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator Prevalence Of Chronically Malnourished Children Under 5 Years Of Age
Indicator monitor National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT), annual

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2020 13.9%
Progress report November 2022 12.8% On course
The reported progress indicates that the expected level thus far had been achieved, though must be maintained until the end date is reached.
Target December 2024 13.6%

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

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