The National Institute of Nutrition has launched a “nutrition and development week” in a bid to raise public awareness of proper nutrition for sustainable development. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The
has launched a “nutrition and development week” in a bid to raise public awareness of for sustainable development.
Running from October 16 to 23 in response to the World
Food Day (October 16), the campaign will include activities to encourage rural
residents to develop the , which combines garden cultivation, fish breeding in ponds, and animal husbandry to increase
food sources.
It will call upon the community to diversify their dining
habits to guarantee a sufficient intake of vitamins along with proper nutrition
for children during their first 1,000 days of life and the practice of healthy nutrition
and physical exercise for all.
The Ministry of Health asked the public to pay greater attention
to vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers, as well
as people in poor and disaster-prone areas.
Vietnam has recorded progress in improving nutrition conditions
and public health. Cases of malnutrition among children have fallen significantly
and sustainably.
The ratio of underweight children under five years of age fell to 12.2 percent in 2019 from 30.1 percent in 2000.
Although the percentage of stunting among children under five has fallen 1 percent every year, it remained high at 22.4 percent in
2019. The ratio in the northern mountainous region was 27.1 percent and the Central
Highlands 29.8 percent.
Unsuitable nutrition and a lack of physical exercise are also
behind the increase of non-communicable chronic diseases./.
Source: VietnamPlus
