| THE PRIME MINISTER ------- | THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence– Freedom – Happiness --------------- |
| No. 226/QD-TTg | Hanoi, February 22, 2012 |
DECISION
APPROVING THE NATIONAL NUTRITION STRATEGY FOR THE 2011-2020 PERIOD, WITH A VISION TOWARD 2030
THE PRIME MINISTER
Pursuant to the December 25, 2001 Law on Organization of the Government;
Pursuant to the national strategy for socioeconomic development during 2011-2020;
At the proposal of the Minister of Health,
DECIDES:
Article 1. To approve the national nutrition strategy for the 2011 -2020 period, with a vision toward 2030. with the following major contents:
1. Viewpoints
a/ Improving the nutritional status is the responsibility of all levels, sectors and citizens:
b/ Balanced and proper nutrition is essential for achieving comprehensive development of Vietnamese people's stature, physical strength and intellect and improved quality of life;
c/To increase intersectoral coordination in nutrition activities under the leadership and direction of Party committees and administrations of all levels, to mobilize participation of all social organizations and citizens, to prioritize poor, disadvantaged and ethnic minority areas, mothers and children.
2. Objectives
a/ General objectives
By 2020, the people's diet will be increased in quantity, more balanced in quality and safe and hygienic. Child malnutrition, especially stunting, will be reduced dramatically, contributing lo raising the stature and physical strength of Vietnamese. To effectively control overweight and obesity, contributing to reducing nutrition-related non-communicable chronic diseases;
b/ Specific objectives
- Objective 1: To further improve the people's diet in terms of quantity and quality.
