The participating units, doctors and nurses responded to the program. To ensure the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic nationwide and create conditions for the program to easily reach a large number of people, the launching ceremony was conducted in an online form on the Vietnam Health Facebook page – Ministry of Health. The 5th of May every year is designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as World Hand Hygiene Day to raise awareness among healthcare workers about the importance of hand hygiene. for public health in general and to support infection prevention at hospitals in particular. In the context of the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, promoting propaganda and raising awareness of keeping hands clean is not only confined to medical staff but also needs to be extended to the community. If health workers wash their hands to protect the health of the people they care for, people also need to be aware of hand washing to contribute to protecting the health of themselves and the community. This is the meaning that the program wants to send to everyone through the message: “We washed our hands for you, wash your hands for the community” to contribute to the implementation of the “5K” request of the Ministry of Health. . At the launching ceremony, Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen sent a message to the medical staff: “On behalf of the leadership of the Ministry of Health, we call on colleagues from all over the country, the “angels” white shirt” is working day and night for public health, those on the front lines of epidemic prevention and control, having a short break between work hours will share beautiful images recommending the community to regularly wash their hands and strictly follow the 5K message”. During the Action Month to respond to World Hand Hygiene Day, the Ministry of Health launched an online contest on social networking applications for collectives and individuals across the country, participating in the call to spread the beautiful image of the health sector about the action of washing hands to clean bacteria “We washed our hands for you, you should wash your hands for the community”, from May 5 to the end of May 30, 2021, with a total prize value is 80 million. In the collective form, each participating hospital and unit takes a group photo of creative hand movements. The photo must show the slogan “We washed our hands for you, wash your hands for the community” (write on the board, on paper… creative freedom). The unit posts photos on its Facebook page to make it public with the message #AikenVietnam #Chuyengiakhangkhuan #Sachkhuantudoitay, calling for interaction (likes, shares, comments). After that, the unit commented on the contest entry right under the article announcing the rules on the Aiken Vietnam Facebook page. In personal form, individuals change their avatar or post a picture with the frame of the program, on the content of the avatar must show the slogan “We washed our hands for you, you should wash your hands for the community”. “. The individual posted on his Facebook page to make it public with the message #AikenVietnam #Chuyengiakhangkhuan #Sachkhuantudoitay, calling for interaction (like, share, comment). Then, personally comment on the contest entry right under the article announcing the rules on the Aiken Vietnam Facebook page. Immediately after the launch, despite being busy fighting the epidemic, many units, doctors and nurses across the country enthusiastically sent positive images to the program to spread meaningful messages to the community. Step 1: Visit https://www.bluezone.gov.vn or download directly at App Store or CH Play. Step 2: Once downloaded, the application will ask for permission to use Bluetooth to record contact with other Bluezone installed users. If Bluetooth is not open, drag the status bar and turn on Bluetooth; or go to Settings, select Bluetooth and turn it on. Step 3: Once the installation is done, click Scan Around. If someone near you less than 2m has used Bluezone, the application will automatically identify these users and put them in the contact list.

Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen spoke at the meeting. According to the report of Dong Thap Provincial People’s Committee, the province currently has 5 concentrated medical isolation zones, capable of receiving about 860 people. As of April 19, Dong Thap received nearly 3,000 experts and citizens who entered the locality, of which more than 1,900 people entered from the border gate. All cases of concentrated isolation were sampled and tested twice as prescribed; There were 5 cases positive for SARS-CoV-2. The representative of Cho Ray Hospital said that it is necessary to have screening in medical units to reduce cross-transmission in medical facilities. Mr. Tran Van Lap, Deputy Director of the Provincial Health Department, Dong Thap has vaccinated Astra Zeneca for COVID-19, phase 1 for 391 medical staff at Hong Ngu Regional General Hospital, the remote area. from Hong Ngu district, Hong Ngu city medical center, Disease Control Center, Sa Dec city medical center and Sa Dec General Hospital, reaching 89.3%. The Department of Health has developed a plan to receive, preserve, distribute and use the Astra Zeneca vaccine to prevent COVID-19 phase 2, the expected time to deploy the injection from April 26-29 with the target groups of the group. 1,2,3 and 4 (teachers of 3 border districts) according to Resolution 21 / NQ-CP. Deputy Director of the Department of Health of the province added that Dong Thap has a border of more than 50 km, bordering Cambodia with seven border gates, including two international ones, Thuong Phuoc, Dinh Ba and trails, openings. Waterways, therefore, the province faces many difficulties in the reception and management of incoming objects. In addition, facilities in some concentrated isolated areas of the province are not yet qualified; There is no hotel that has been quarantined for foreign experts and business people. In addition, medical units have difficulty in statistics of who vaccinated against COVID-19 … Dong Thap Border Guard Command informed about the border situation. Through field survey, isolation inspection at Giong Gang Military Medical Clinic (Tan Hong district), medical declaration work at Thuong Phuoc international border gate (Hong Ngu district), the mission pay attention to epidemiological surveillance, pay attention to environmental sanitation issues in the quarantine area; the process of guiding people to trade, exchange goods in border areas, screening in medical units to reduce cross-transmission in medical facilities … Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen shared the province’s difficulties in controlling the border; At the same time, it is suggested that Dong Thap should strictly manage the border line, especially the open-way trail, complicated cases due to the characteristics of population interference in the border area; strictly deal with cases of illegal entry and exit, especially those who organize illegal entry; good management of vehicles, drivers transporting goods to and from border gates. The anti-epidemic activities at the border gates must be carried out under the inter-agency coordination, in which the province actively chooses the unit to act as the head of the committee to be the focal point for information, leadership, direction … , the provincial authorities need to launch a movement of people in the border areas to discover cases of illegal entry; establishing community anti-epidemic groups. The scene of the meeting. Regarding the COVID-19 vaccination, the Deputy Minister of Health suggested Dong Thap should ensure safety in vaccination; strengthen propaganda. When there are reactions after the injection, the professional evaluation council of the province should immediately assess and analyze the cause of the reactions. The Deputy Minister of Health also recommended that the concentrated isolates should strictly comply with regulations on operation, operation, organization, safety and prevention regulations … In testing for SARS -CoV-2, treating patients COVID-19, Dong Thap needs to proactively choose the sites to be built into a field hospital based on available medical facilities, develop facility projects, and human resources. sieving to be put into operation, operating when required; comply with the principles of fast tracing, narrow area zoning, focus on wide area testing when cases occur, comply with indications and regulations on testing, screening, and increase testing capacity.

Ceremony of announcement and launch of the Swedish Nutifood Research Institute of Nutrition-min This is an important milestone marking the success of the Vietnamese dairy brand on its journey to become a global health care and nutrition company, realizing the aspiration of “European Standard Nutrition, Raising Vietnamese Stature” . Nutifood Swedish Research Institute NNRIS is a gathering place for a team of leading nutrition experts, doctors in the world and leading experts in Vietnam. The Institute will research and develop European standard nutritional solutions to meet the specific needs and conditions of Vietnamese children and consumers. Mr. Tran Thanh Hai – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nutifood Group gave the opening speech and was honored to announce the launch of Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute NNRIS Mr. Do Xuan Tuyen – Deputy Minister of Health – congratulated Nutifood’s contribution The first achievement of Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS is an FDI formula, helping children build a strong resistance – Good digestion foundation; is being clinically tested by the National Institute of Nutrition. In addition, the Institute has built a set of high-tech agricultural standards according to Swedish standards, helping Nutifood to have the first international high-standard fresh milk source in Vietnam – with a content of 3.5 grams of protein, 4.0 gram fat / 100 ml, equivalent to imported fresh milk. Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between Nutifood and the Ministry of Health Nutifood’s representative awarded the Vietnamese talent development fund At the ceremony, Nutifood also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Health in the “Communication program to raise awareness about nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity among children in Vietnam” with the theme ” BMI standard-sized children system ”. Since then, continue to carry out research activities, addressing the nutritional status for all ages such as: Nutrition for the first 1,000 days of life, Prevention of stunting in children, School nutrition, Nutrition nutrition and health care for the elderly, Clinical nutrition – gastrointestinal nutrition … Concurrently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Health, 7 Medical Associations and 5 Universities of Medicine and Pharmacy. standards bring high standard European nutritional solutions, suitable to the conditions and specific nutritional needs of Vietnamese children and consumers, contributing to the optimal development potential of stature and intellect of Vietnamese people.

Ceremony of announcing and launching the Swedish Nutifood Research Institute of Nutrition

Nutifood Swedish Research Institute – NNRIS is a gathering place for a team of leading nutrition experts, doctors in the world and leading experts in Vietnam. The Institute will research and develop European standard nutritional solutions to meet the specific needs and conditions of Vietnamese children and consumers.

The first achievement of Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS is the FDI formula, helping children build a strong resistance – Good digestion foundation; is being clinically tested by the National Institute of Nutrition. In addition, the Institute has built a set of high-tech agricultural standards according to Swedish standards, helping Nutifood to have the first international high-standard fresh milk source in Vietnam – with a content of 3.5 grams of protein, 4.0 gram fat / 100 ml, equivalent to imported fresh milk.

Mr. Do Xuan Tuyen – Deputy Minister of Health – congratulated Nutifood’s contribution

At the ceremony, Nutifood also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Health in the “Communication program to raise awareness about nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity among children in Vietnam” with the theme “For a reason. BMI “high-rise children system.

Since then, continue to carry out research activities, addressing the nutritional status for all ages such as: Nutrition for the first 1,000 days of life, Prevention of stunting in children, School nutrition, Nutrition nutrition and health care for the elderly, Clinical nutrition – gastrointestinal nutrition …

Mr. Tran Thanh Hai – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nutifood Group gave the opening speech and was honored to announce the launch of Nutifood Nutrition Research Institute, Sweden NNRIS

At the same time, Nutifood also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Health, 7 Medical Associations and 5 Universities of Medicine with the goal of bringing high-standard European nutritional solutions, suitable to the condition and nutritional needs. and nutrition of Vietnamese children and consumers, optimally contributing to the development of Vietnamese stature and intellectual potential.

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According to Mr. Do Xuan Tuyen – Deputy Minister of Health, emphasized: “In order to achieve the important goals in the National Nutrition Strategy and Plan, it is necessary to coordinate with relevant ministries and agencies. join hands in individuals and mass organizations implementing many specific solutions on policies, resources, technical expertise with specialized and suitable nutritional solutions for Vietnamese people to build a lifestyle. being healthy and increasing physical activity are the key solutions to the prevention and control of overweight and obesity among children in Vietnam ”.

Aspiration of “European high standard nutrition, raising Vietnamese stature”

Facing the situation of adolescents, school-age children in our country are facing a “double burden” of stunting and overweight, obesity, Nutifood’s nutrition experts have been enthusiastic. During the past 20 years, from a blender that saved the lives of thousands of children in the 1980s at a pediatric hospital in Ho Chi Minh City to the pioneering of GrowPlus + in 2012 – milk product The first special treatment in Vietnam for malnourished and stunted children, contributing to reducing the rate of stunting malnutrition from 32.6% (2008) to below 23.2% (2018) and becoming a trademark the number 1 baby milk in Vietnam.

Mr. Tran Thanh Hai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nutifood Group gave the opening speech and was honored to announce the launch of Nutifood Swedish Research Institute NNRIS

“Looking at the stature of the people of countries such as Japan and South Korea has improved a lot in recent years, Nutifood has burned the desire to make more effort to contribute to improving the stature of the Vietnamese people in the next 20 years.” Mr. Tran Thanh Hai – Nutifood’s Chairman of the Board shared: “With more than 20 years of understanding the specific condition and nutritional needs of Vietnamese children and consumers, we aspire to cooperate with scientists. and the world’s leading nutritionist, applying the quintessence and nutritional science of European high standards, specially formulated for the health of Vietnamese people. And that’s why we founded Nutifood Sweden and the Swedish Nutifood Institute of Nutrition – NNRIS ”.

Ceremony of announcing and launching the Swedish Nutifood Research Institute of Nutrition

Nutifood Swedish Research Institute

Ms. Ann Mawe, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam highly appreciated NutiFood’s investment in Sweden – the “cradle” of high quality milk from Europe and the world. Sweden has organic milk production in the top 10 in the world, leading in scientific research in nutrition, and strict quality control standards. Nutifood Research Institute was established in Sweden as the foundation to bring the quintessence of nutritional science to high standards in Europe for Vietnamese consumers.

The Swedish Nutifood Institute of Nutrition – NNRIS was born in 2021, a step towards realizing the desire to bring European high-standard nutritional quintessence, “measuring and making shoes” for the child’s specific nutritional needs and health me and Vietnamese consumers. The Institute is home to more than 50 leading scientists and nutritionists in Europe and Vietnam, cooperating with the world’s major nutrition groups such as BASF from Germany, Dupon from the US, and DSM from Switzerland. … together with the medical associations and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

The first achievement of Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS is the FDI formula, helping children build a strong resistance – good digestion foundation; is being clinically tested by the National Institute of Nutrition. In addition, the Institute has built a set of high-tech agricultural standards according to Swedish standards, helping Nutifood to have the first international high-standard fresh milk source in Vietnam – with a content of 3.5 grams of protein, 4.0 grams of fat. / 100ml, equivalent to imported fresh milk.

In addition, this result also shows that the average energy level in the Vietnamese diet is 2,023 calories / person / day, a slight increase compared to 1,925 calories in 2010.

According to the survey results, the amount of vegetables and fruits in Vietnam has increased, but only reached 66.4 – 77.4% of the recommended demand from the nutrition pyramid. Meanwhile, Vietnamese people are consuming more meat with 136.4 g / person / day (compared with 84 g in 2010).

Notably, at schools in the city, the consumption of soft drinks and fast food tends to increase. Parallel is the rate of overweight and obesity among school-age children (5-19 years old), increasing from 8.5% in 2010 to 19% in 2020.

The rate of meat consumption of Vietnamese people increased rapidly, while vegetables and fruits still did not meet the recommendation. Photo: Eatthisnotthat.

In contrast, the rate of stunting in children under 5 years old nationwide is 19.6%. This rate is ranked as average by the World Health Organization (WHO). Vietnam still has regional disparities in stunting rates.

Meanwhile, the proportion of Vietnamese people with preclinical vitamin A deficiency and anemia was mild. However, the number of people with zinc deficiency is quite large, especially for high-risk groups such as children, mothers …

At the Conference announcing the results of the National Nutrition Census 2019-2020, Ms. Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative in Vietnam, said that the triple burden of nutrition, including stunting and overweight fertility and micronutrient deficiency, Vietnam needs urgent interventions, reviewing and improving its approach.

Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen said: “This Census of Nutrition is the largest scale ever. The survey was conducted on a national scale with 22,400 households in 25 provinces and cities. representing 6 ecological regions; simultaneously collecting indicators on anthropology, micronutrients, individual diets as well as information on food security and food safety and hygiene “.

Meanwhile, Professor, Dr. Le Danh Tuyen, Director of the National Institute of Nutrition, said that this National Nutrition Census has important implications in evaluating the goals of the National Strategy on Nutrition. period 2011-2020 and provide scientific evidence to serve the drafting of the strategy for the next phase.

Representatives of Nutifood, NNRIS and Ministries and branches performed the launching ceremony of Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS. Photo: My Phuong – VNA.

On the evening of April 14, in the city. In Ho Chi Minh City, Nutifood Nutrition Food Joint Stock Company launched Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS; at the same time, signed communication cooperation with the Ministry of Health, strategic cooperation with 7 medical associations and 5 medical and pharmaceutical universities.

This is a series of activities aiming to bring European high-standard nutritional solutions, suitable to the specific condition and nutritional needs of Vietnamese children and consumers, contributing to optimal development potential. Vietnamese stature and intellect.

Mr. Tran Thanh Hai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nutifood shared, Nutifood wishes to cooperate with the world’s leading scientists and nutritionists, apply European high-standard nutritional science, specially specially formulated. for the state of Vietnamese people. This is also the reason why Nutifood founded Nutifood Sweden and the Swedish Nutifood Institute of Nutrition – NNRIS.

Representatives of NNRIS and Vietnam Institute of Applied Medicine signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Photo: My Phuong – VNA.

According to Mr. Tran Thanh Hai, Nutifood Swedish Research Institute – NNRIS was born and brings together more than 50 leading scientists and nutrition experts in Europe and Vietnam, cooperating with major nutrition groups. of the world such as BASF of Germany, Dupon (USA), DSM (Switzerland) … along with medical associations and medical universities nationwide.

Ms. Ann Mawe, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam highly appreciated NutiFood’s investment in Sweden – the “cradle” of high quality milk in Europe and the world. Sweden has organic milk production in the top 10 in the world, leading in scientific research in nutrition, and strict quality control standards.

Nutifood Research Institute, established in Sweden, is the foundation to bring the quintessence of nutritional science to high standards in Europe for Vietnamese consumers.

Nutifood’s representative awarded the Patient Nutrition Support Fund. Photo: My Phuong – VNA.

Mr. Do Xuan Tuyen, Deputy Minister of Health, said that Nutifood signed a communication cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Health in the “Communication program to raise awareness about nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity among Vietnamese children. Male period 2021 – 2023 “with the theme” For a generation of large children with BMI standards “.

Communication activities will focus on improving knowledge about proper nutrition; the consequences of overweight and obesity affect the comprehensive development of children; knowledge about nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity among children in Vietnam for suitable subjects … /.

The dispatch stated that, in the face of complicated developments in the world Covid-19, implementing the Prime Minister’s directing opinion on the realization of the dual goal of both economic development and effective anti-epidemic. In order to improve effectiveness in the prevention of epidemics and to deploy vaccination against Covid-19 in the coming time, from March 24-27, 2021, the National Steering Committee organized an inspection team to the provinces / TP.

Based on the examination results, the Ministry of Health (the standing agency of the National Steering Committee) proposed to the People’s Committee of the province / city directly under the Central Government, to continue strictly implementing the instructions on monitoring, isolation and testing. and prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic as well as on strengthening surveillance and management of immigration.

Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Chu Xuan Dung and the delegation inspecting epidemic prevention and vaccination deployment of Covid-19 at Duc Giang General Hospital.

The units continue to strengthen leadership, direct and uphold the responsibility of the leader in epidemic prevention and control, absolutely not neglect, subjective, and off guard. Regularly reporting, reviewing, drawing experiences in epidemic prevention work. Local leaders must focus on directing and proactively deciding appropriate anti-epidemic measures and take responsibility for epidemic prevention and control in their respective localities. When an epidemic threat occurs, priority must be given to the prevention of epidemics, implementing the motto 4 on the spot, proactively responding to various levels of epidemics. Do not apply a wide gap.

In the immediate future, the units will be proactive in a new normal state, both developing their economy and being ready to prevent epidemics in all sectors and fields at all agencies, units, organizations and enterprises. and community; Ensuring safety from epidemics is the basis for socio-economic development. Management agencies must strengthen inspection, rectification, tightening the implementation of epidemic prevention measures in each agency, unit, organization, enterprise, production establishment, especially places where practice Middle crowded people, strictly handle violations.

The Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security continue to direct military and police units to coordinate with local authorities to strictly manage border entry and exit. Special attention is paid to the management of foreign experts and workers entering Vietnam to work, those who illegally enter through the trails and openings. At the same time, continue to strictly organize the implementation of isolation under the guidance of the health sector. Pay attention to prepare carefully to reopen international trade routes in accordance with the ability to prevent and fight epidemics, ensure safety, promote international exchange under the direction of the Prime Minister.

Improve testing capacity at medical facilities in the area. Units prepare materials, equipment, and biologicals for testing; organize training and training courses for staff on Covid-19 surveillance, isolation, testing and epidemic prevention, especially at the grassroots health level. Direct private health facilities to strengthen surveillance and early detection of cases with suspicious symptoms in order to promptly take samples for testing.

Direct urgently the implementation of vaccination against Covid-19 according to the allocated quantity and the local plan to use Covid-19 vaccine to ensure the completion of progress before May 15, 2021, to the right people, to be safe. full, effective; mobilize maximum resources for immunization activities, including medical facilities, medical training institutions in the area to organize Covid-19 vaccination to ensure safety and effectiveness for the in accordance with regulations. Follow up and set up teams to handle adverse incidents after vaccination. Arrange a sufficient number of anti-anaphylaxis to promptly handle serious adverse events, if any, after vaccination.

The units continue to strongly communicate in order to raise awareness and self-protect against the epidemic risk among the people, strictly implement measures to prevent and control epidemics in the new situation, absolutely not subjective to neglect. was.

In addition, the units also intensified the inspection and strict supervision of the implementation of regulations on entry, surveillance, medical isolation, and Covid-19 epidemic prevention testing, especially the pre-conditions. When entering, absolutely not to spread in the quarantine area or to the community.

According to the results of the National Nutrition Census 2019 – 2020, the height of Vietnamese people has dramatically changed in the group of 18-year-olds. By 2020, the group of young men will reach 168.1cm, an increase of 3.7cm compared to 2010 (164.4cm), the group of young men and women will reach 156.2cm, an increase of 1.4cm compared to 2010 (154.8cm). .

On the morning of April 15, the National Institute of Nutrition – Ministry of Health held a conference to announce the results of the National Nutrition Census 2019 – 2020.

Largest scale nutritional investigation ever

Deputy Health Minister Do Xuan Tuyen emphasized that this General Nutrition Survey has the largest scale ever in the country with the participation of 22,400 households in 25 provinces and cities representing six ecoregion.

The survey collected simultaneously indicators on anthropometric, micronutrient, individual diets, as well as information on food security and food safety and hygiene.

The National Nutrition Survey is conducted every 10 years. In 2019, the Nutrition Census was conducted right after the 5th Population and Housing Census (April 2019).

The National Nutrition Census was implemented by the National Institute of Nutrition (Ministry of Health) in collaboration with the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Planning and Investment) and supported by many international organizations such as UNICEF, FAO, WHO, World Bank, IGN, CDC (USA), Institute of Reseach Development (France), FHI 360 / FHI Solutions (Intake, Alive & Thrive), INDDEX Project-Tufts University (USA).

Overall assessment of the important role of the census results, Prof. Dr. Le Danh Tuyen – Director of the National Institute of Nutrition affirmed, “This National Nutrition Survey is of great significance. important in assessing the National Strategy’s Goals for Nutrition 2011-2020 and providing scientific evidence for the preparation of the National Strategy on Nutrition in the next phase. “.

The rate of malnutrition is at medium level, sharply increasing the rate of overweight and obesity

On behalf of the implementing unit, Professor, Dr. Le Danh Tuyen, Director of the National Institute of Nutrition announced some main results of the National Nutrition Survey (2019-2020).

First, in terms of the people’s diet in 2020, according to Mr. Tuyen, the average energy in the diet will reach 2023kcal / person / day, a slight increase compared to the energy level of 1925kcal / person / day in 2010. Protein, Lipid, and Glucid (2020) intake is: 15.8%: 20.2%: 64.0% (% of total energy intake), this structure is considered to be balanced as recommended for Vietnamese people (2016).

The consumption of vegetables and fruits of people has increased per capita, but this consumption is only about 66.4% – 77.4% compared with the recommended demand of the Nutrition Tower for adults. Meat consumption increased rapidly with higher consumption in the city, at 155.3g / person / day (2020).

Rice consumption tends to decrease. There is a growing trend in city schools to increase the consumption of soft drinks and fast foods.

The rate of stunting (height / age) among children under five years old nationwide is 19.6% (at

The National Nutrition Survey is conducted every 10 years, implemented by the National Institute of Nutrition in cooperation with the General Statistics Office, and is supported by many international organizations.

According to Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen, this Census (2019 – 2020) has the largest scale ever in the country, with the participation of 22,400 households in 25 provinces, represents 6 ecological regions.

The research team has simultaneously collected indicators on anthropology, micronutrients, individual diets, as well as information on food security and food safety and hygiene.

Information at the Conference to announce the results of the National Nutrition Census held on the morning of April 15, Prof. Dr. Le Danh Tuyen, Director of the National Institute of Nutrition said, the census results showed that after 10 years Vietnam has achieved many achievements in nutrition such as growth in height, reduction of the rate of stunting and malnutrition …

However, we still face many challenges such as increasing the rate of overweight, obesity in children or rapid increase in meat consumption …

Prof. Le Danh Tuyen, Director of National Institute of Nutrition presented the results of the National Nutrition Survey 2019-2020 – Photo: Nguyen Lien

Seven main results are announced after the National Nutrition Census:

Meat consumption increased rapidly, the amount of vegetables and fruits consumed was small

According to survey results, the average energy in Vietnamese diets is 2,023 kcal / person / day, a slight increase compared to 1,925 kcal / person / day in 2010. Structure of energy generation from protein, lipids and glucide (2020) is: 15.8% – 20.2% – 64% (compared with total energy intake). This structure is considered balanced as recommended for the Vietnamese people.

The average level of consumption of vegetables and fruits per capita increased from 190.4g vegetables / person / day; 60.9g of ripe fruit / person / day (2010) to 231.0g of vegetables / person / day; 140.7g ripe fruit / person / day (2020). However, this consumption is only about 66.4 – 77.4% compared with the recommended requirement of the Nutrition Tower for adults.

Meanwhile, meat consumption increased rapidly: from 84g / person / day (average meat consumption nationwide in 2010) to 136.4g / person / day (by 2020); consumption in urban areas is higher, at 155.3g / person / day (2020).

Rice consumption tends to decrease. There is a growing trend in city schools to increase the consumption of soft drinks and fast foods.

The rate of stunting in children under 5 years old has reached average level

From the survey results, the rate of stunting (height / age) among children under 5 years old nationwide is 19.6%, which is ranked at the average level according to World Health Organization classification ( level below 20%).

Thus, up to now, Vietnam is on track to achieve the Global Nutrition Target (reducing 40% of child stunting malnutrition by 2025). However, there are still disparities between regions in terms of stunting rates of undernutrition. In rural and mountainous areas, this rate is still high.

Achieved height of Vietnamese youth

According to the research team, the height of Vietnamese people has significantly changed in the group of 18-year-old male youth (reaching 168.1cm in 2020, an increase of 3.7cm compared to 2010: 164.4cm), and young female (reaching 156 2cm in 2020, an increase of 1.4cm compared to 2010: 154.8cm).

The rate of overweight and obese children increases rapidly

The rate of overweight and obesity among school-age children (5-19 years old) increases from 8.5% in 2010 to 19% by 2020. In which, the rate of overweight and obesity in urban areas is 26, 8%, 18.3% in rural areas and 6.9% in mountainous areas.

The rate of stunting in school age is 14.8% (in 2010, this rate was 23.4%).

Deficiency of micronutrients

The results of the Census show that the lack of micronutrients of the Vietnamese people has improved significantly. The prevalence of preclinical vitamin A deficiency and anemia was mild in the public health significance (only for pregnant women, the rate of anemia was moderate). The incidence of preclinical vitamin A deficiency in children 6-59 months decreased. However, zinc deficiency remains high, especially in high-risk subjects such as children and mothers.

About zinc deficiency:Nationally, the rate of zinc deficiency in children aged 6-59 months decreased to 58%, in pregnant women decreased to 63.5%, but remained at a significant level of public health significance according to WHO assessment.

This rate is still very high for children aged 6-59 months in the Northern Uplands (67.7%) and Central Highlands (66.6%) and even higher for pregnant women in the mountainous areas. the North (81.9%) and the Central Highlands (63.9%).

Especially in the metropolitan area for the past 5 years (2015-2020), the rate of zinc deficiency in children 6-59 months old has a high level of public health significance (49.6%) and almost no improvement.

About Vitamin A deficiency: The prevalence of preclinical vitamin A deficiency in children aged 6-59 months across the country decreased at the mild community significance level (9.5%). This proportion is still highest in the Northern Uplands (13.8%) and the Central Highlands (11.0%).

The prevalence of preclinical vitamin A deficiency in children aged 5-9 years is 4.9%, at a mild level of public health significance as assessed by WHO.

Intervention of high dose vitamin A capsules has been implemented for many decades, but the incidence of preclinical vitamin A deficiency in children 6-59 months of age has remained mild and has decreased slowly in recent years.

About anemia: The rate of anemia among children aged 6-59 months nationwide decreased at the community significance level of 19.6%. This proportion is still highest in the Northern Uplands (23.4%) and the Central Highlands (26.3%).

Rate of anemia in children 5-9 years old (9.2%); in children 10-14 years old (8.4%), are at the level of mild public health significance according to WHO assessment.

Rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months

According to the collected data, the proportion of infants exclusively breastfed in the first 6 months improved significantly, increasing from 19.6% (2010) to 45.4% (2020). In which, in urban areas, this rate is 55.7%, rural areas 40.3% and mountainous rural areas 42.7%.

Knowledge and practice of food safety

The proportion of people with correct food safety knowledge and practices improved significantly: 35.8% of the respondents had good knowledge; 55.6% had average knowledge and only 8.6% had poor knowledge.

Regarding food poisoning treatment: 78% of respondents choose to send patients to medical facilities for treatment compared with 44.9% in 2010; The proportion of people having access to official food safety information has also doubled compared with the 2010 survey.

Assessing the results of the implementation of the National Strategy on Nutrition for the period 2011-2020, Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen said that Vietnam has basically achieved the goal of reducing the malnutrition of young mothers. children.

However, we have not yet met the indicators related to improving micronutrient deficiency, overweight and obesity control in adults and some indicators related to improving capacity to implement the Strategy. .

Mr. Tuyen emphasized that, with the results of the General Nutrition Survey announced this time, we will have orientations to develop the Strategy for the new phase, specifically:

– Increasing investment in essential nutritional interventions during the 1,000 golden days, including nutrition before / during pregnancy, nutrition for breastfeeding mothers, breastfeeding and complementary food. Integrate nutritional interventions in ensuring universal health coverage.

Efforts are being made to address the rapidly growing overweight and obesity among children, adolescents and adults. An approach to the entire food system is needed in response to urbanization and the challenges of the food system, helping people access a healthy and healthy diet. There is a need to improve legislation governing food and diet systems, in conjunction with targeted poverty reduction measures and changing eating behavior among specific population groups.

– Strategic investment and system restructuring are needed to achieve greater equity among ethnic minorities and mountainous areas. At the same time, there should be specific nutritional improvement targets for ethnic minorities and disadvantaged areas.

– It is necessary to shift nutrition from being seen as a medical issue to multidisciplinary engagement and participation. Integrating nutritional strategy into the mandate of other key industries can only change with institutional reform, allowing high-level convening, engagement, and coordination across sectors to address underlying causes. of different forms of malnutrition.

So far, Vietnam is on track to achieve the Global Nutrition Goals (40% reduction in child stunting and stunting by 2025 – Artwork

At the conference, Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen emphasized: “This Census of Nutrition is the largest scale ever in the country with the participation of 22400 households in 25 provinces. The street represents 6 ecological regions; simultaneously collects indicators on anthropology, micronutrients, individual diets, as well as information on food security and food safety and hygiene ” .

The rate of stunting in school age children (5-19 years old) is 14.8% (in 2010 this rate was 23.4%)

Ms. Rana Flowers, UNICEF Representative, FAO Representative, General Statistics Office leader, Director of Department of Science, Technology and Training, Ministry of Health commented, Vietnam is facing a triple burden of nutrition, including stunting, overweight, obesity and micronutrient deficiency. The Census is a rich source of data on age, gender, ethnicity, geographic area and socioeconomic status that can help ensure the new strategy targets children and communities. There is a risk of falling behind in general progress.

The census results show that there must be interventions at an urgent level, and approaches need to be reviewed and improved. The results also help to identify priority points, design interventions, and budget for implementation at the central and provincial level, the Northern Uplands and Central Highlands regions, and ethnic minorities. will need to be given priority investment attention.

7 main results of the National Nutrition Census (2019-2020) were announced at the Conference:

1. The diet of the people in 2020

Average energy in the diet reached 2023kcal / person / day, a slight increase compared to the energy level 1925kcal / person / day in 2010. Structure of energy generation from Protein, Lipid, and Glucid (2020) was: 15.8% : 20.2%: 64.0% (% of total energy intake), this structure is considered the recommended balance for Vietnamese people (2016).

The average level of consumption of vegetables and fruits per capita increased from 190.4g vegetables / person / day; 60.9g of ripe fruit / person / day (2010) to 231.0g of vegetables / person / day; 140.7g of ripe fruit / person / day (2020); the consumption of vegetables and fruits is only about 66.4% – 77.4% compared with the recommended demand of the Nutrition Tower for adults;

Meat consumption increased rapidly: From 84.0g / person / day (the average meat consumption nationwide in 2010) to 136.4g / person / day (by 2020); consumption in urban areas is higher, at 155.3g / person / day (2020).

Rice consumption tends to decrease.

There is a growing trend in city schools to increase the consumption of soft drinks and fast foods.

2. The rate of stunting (height / age) in children under 5 years old

The rate of stunting (height / age) among children under 5 years old nationwide is 19.6% – at

The National Nutrition Survey is conducted every 10 years. In 2019, the Nutrition Census was conducted right after the 5th Population and Housing Census (April 2019).

Leaders of the Ministry of Health, Department of Food Safety, National Institute of Nutrition answered the participants’ questions.

The National Nutrition Census was implemented by the National Institute of Nutrition (Ministry of Health) in collaboration with the General Statistics Office (Ministry of Planning and Investment) and supported by many international organizations such as UNICEF, FAO, WHO, World Bank, IGN, CDC (USA), Institute of Reseach Development (France), FHI 360 / FHI Solutions (Intake, Alive & Thrive), INDDEX Project-Tufts University (USA).

According to Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen, this General Nutrition Census has the largest scale ever in the country with the participation of 22,400 households in 25 provinces and cities representing 6 regions. Ecological.

Simultaneously collect indicators on anthropology, micronutrients, individual diets, as well as information on food security and food safety and hygiene.

On behalf of the implementing agency, GS. TS. Le Danh Tuyen, Director of the National Institute of Nutrition announced some main results of the National Nutrition Census (2019-2020):

Regarding the people’s diet in 2020, according to Mr. Tuyen, the average energy in the diet will reach 2023kcal / person / day, a slight increase compared to the energy level 1925kcal / person / day in 2010.

Structure of energy generation from Protein, Lipid, and Glucid (2020) is: 15.8%: 20.2%: 64.0% (% of total energy intake), this structure is considered balanced. according to recommendations for Vietnamese people (2016).

The average level of consumption of vegetables and fruits per capita increased from 190.4g vegetables / person / day; 60.9g of ripe fruit / person / day (2010) to 231.0g of vegetables / person / day; 140.7g of ripe fruit / person / day (2020);

The consumption of vegetables and fruits is only about 66.4% – 77.4% compared with the recommended demand of the Nutrition Tower for adults;

Meat consumption increased rapidly; from 84.0g / person / day (the average meat consumption nationwide in 2010) to 136.4g / person / day (by 2020); consumption in urban areas is higher, at 155.3g / person / day (2020).

Rice consumption tends to decrease. There is a growing trend in city schools to increase the consumption of soft drinks and fast foods.

The rate of stunting (height / age) among children under 5 years old nationwide is 19.6% – at

Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS brings together more than 50 leading scientists and nutritionists in Europe and Vietnam, cooperating with major nutrition groups in the world such as BASF of Germany, Dupon of USA, Swiss DSM, … along with the Medical Associations and Universities of Medicine.

Ceremony of announcement and launch of the Swedish Nutifood Research Institute of Nutrition

On the basis of 20 years of understanding the state and nutritional needs of the Vietnamese, Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS will apply the latest scientific advances, comply with strict quality control standards. of Europe, to research, develop and produce nutritional solutions suitable for each age, condition and specific nutritional needs to optimize development potentials both physically and intellectually. Vietnam.

The first achievement of Nutifood Swedish Research Institute – NNRIS is an FDI formula, helping children build a strong resistance – good digestion foundation; is being clinically tested by the National Institute of Nutrition. In addition, the Institute has built a set of high-tech agricultural standards according to Swedish standards, helping Nutifood to have the first international high-standard fresh milk source in Vietnam – with a content of 3.5 grams of protein, 4.0 grams of fat. / 100ml, equivalent to imported fresh milk.

Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between Nutifood and the Ministry of Health

At the ceremony, Nutifood signed a communication cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Health in the “Communication program to raise awareness about nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity among Vietnamese children in the period 2021 – 2023” with the owner. title “For a generation of children as tall as BMI standards”. Communication activities, improving knowledge and understanding about appropriate nutrition; the consequences of overweight and obesity affect the comprehensive development of children; knowledge about nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity among children in Vietnam for suitable subjects. Since then, continue to deploy and open up opportunities for cooperation in research activities, solving the nutritional situation for all ages such as: Nutrition for the first 1,000 days of life; Prevention of stunting and malnutrition in children; School Nutrition …

Mr. Do Xuan Tuyen, Deputy Minister of Health, said that in Vietnam, the rate of stunting is still as high as 22.4%, the rate of overweight and obesity tends to increase fastest, especially in urban areas. , the lack of micronutrients has not been improved, and inadequate nutrition increases the risk of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic disorders … This will adversely affect health. healthy, physical, stature and intellectual development, hindering the comprehensive growth and development of Vietnamese children. Therefore, promoting the implementation of specialized nutritional solutions exclusively for Vietnamese people, building a healthy lifestyle and enhancing physical activity is the key solution to preventing and fighting overweight. obesity in children.

However, in order to achieve these important goals, the coordination of relevant ministries and agencies is required, the participation of individuals and mass organizations to implement many specific solutions on policies and sources. resources, technical expertise, specialized nutritional solutions…. And Nutifood Swedish Research Institute will fulfill the aspiration of “European high standard nutrition – Vietnamese stature”.

Ms. Ann Mawe – Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam:

Sweden has organic milk production in the top 10 in the world, leading in scientific research in nutrition, and strict quality control standards. Nutifood Research Institute was established in Sweden as the foundation to bring the quintessence of nutritional science to high standards in Europe for Vietnamese consumers.