Goal

Decrease the prevalence (%) of overweight in children under 5 years

FROM Commitment: Reduce malnutrition and NCD's

Government (non-donor capacity) / El Salvador

Office of the First Lady of the Republic of El Salvador (commitments formerly managed by CONASAN)

Partner organisations:
Country government at any administrative level: Office of the first lady (OFL)., Ministry of health in co-ordination with the OFL, Ministry of Education
Civil society organisation (CSO) or non-governmental organisation (NGO): WORLD VISION, INTERNATIONAL PLAN, EDUCO, SAVE THE CHILDREN, SERAPHYM
Multilateral organisations, including United Nations (UN) agencies: WORLD BANK, UNICEF, OPS, PMA, FAO
Date made: 29 Oct 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit | 2021 UN Food Systems Summit
Verification status Verified Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Progress status Progress not able to be assessed See progress details
Targeted location Sub-national - Regions with high prevalence (%) of overweight and obesity in children under 5 years and school pupils.
Targeted population Specific population group(s)
Targeted population age Specific age group(s)
Targeted population specific age Children under 5
Targeted population sex All
Duration January 2022 - December 2029

Goal action plan

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Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator Prevalence (%) Of Obesity In Children Under 5 Years And Prevalence (%) Of Overweight And Obesity In School Pupils.
Indicator monitor Perform a new health questionnaire. Minstry of health every 3 years. Perform a new national height and weight survey. Ministry of health in conjuction with the Ministry of education every 5 years.

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2021 8.30%
Progress report August 2024 Progress not able to be assessed
Despite the commitment maker’s active participation in the process, they were unable to provide the required information about the baseline data or the progress indicator’s updated (latest) level or status.
Target December 2029 7.50%

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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