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% Prevalence of chronically malnourished children under 5 years of age 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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