Food security requires a multi-dimensional approach from social protection to ensuring safe and nutritious food, especially for children, and transforming food systems to achieve a more inclusive and sustainable world.
Indicators
Indicator Description
Prevalence of stunting (height for age <-2 standard deviation from the median of the World Health Organization (WHO) Child Growth Standards) among children under 5 years of age
Indicator Description
Prevalence of malnutrition (weight for height >+2 or <-2 standard deviation from the median of the WHO Child Growth Standards) among children under 5 years of age, by type (wasting)
Indicator Description
Prevalence of malnutrition (overweight) among children under 5 years of age by gender (%)