Photo source: Internet Hair loss is a disorder that occurs when more hair is lost than it grows. In some cases, hair does not continue to grow, leading to baldness or bald patches. On average, you lose 25 to 100 hairs per day. If you have this hair problem, every day the number of hair loss can be more than 100. The disease is divided into 3 types: Alopecia areata – bald patches on the head; Whole hair loss – complete loss of hair in the scalp; Loss of hair (hair) for the whole body – loss of all body hair. Depending on the cause, this may be temporary or may last. Hair loss can be stressful, but it can also be a sign of an underlying medical condition. Talk to your doctor if this continues and worsens. What is the lack of a lot of hair loss? When the body does not absorb and synthesize one or more of the following nutrients, it will cause hair loss. The protein This nutrient plays a role in the structure of hair and assists in the production of collagen for healthy hair. When you have a deficiency in keratinization, your hair becomes weaker. Specific signs such as: dryness, excessive hair loss, fibrous hair, … Vitamin A healthy and beautiful hair when it is full of vitamins such as: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, … In which, each vitamin will play a certain role: Vitamin C has antioxidant properties that prevent free radicals from attacking. When the hair follicles are deficient in this vitamin, they will easily break, lose due to environmental factors such as dirt, chemicals, … Vitamin E is known for its moisturizing and hydrating properties. As a result, your hair will become smoother and smoother. Vitamin A helps to stimulate production and support the growth of hair cells. Vitamin B facilitates the growth of hair follicles and ensures a smooth metabolism in the hair follicles. Mineral To possess healthy and undamaged hair, it is impossible not to mention the role of minerals. Specifically: Zinc is responsible for hormone balancing. When hair lacks this substance will cause the concentration of DHT (dihydrotestosterone) to increase, causing hair loss. Iron is used to produce red blood cells and transport nutrients to other organs in the body, including hair follicles. Iron deficiency leads to anemia and prevents the transfer of nutrients to the hair. As a result, hair becomes weak and fragile. Silica helps hair to fully absorb nutrients. Sulfur helps nourish hair deep from the inside and promotes hair growth. Calcium: Known to be an important nutrient for bones and joints. It also has the same effect as hair. You will have healthy hair when your body has a balanced calcium content.

Officially launched Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute

Nutifood Sweden, invested by Nutifood Vietnam, officially launched Nutifood Swedish Nutrition institute in Sweden (NNRIS), at the same time, signed a communication cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Health. with 7 Medical Associations and 5 Medical Universities with the aim of researching nutritional solutions of high European standards.

So far, Nutifood is the first dairy company in Vietnam to invest millions of USD in Sweden with 1 research institute and 1 manufacturing plant. The establishment of NutiFood Swedish Research Institute aims to approach pioneering scientific achievements in the world, research products of international quality, in accordance with the specific nutritional needs of Vietnamese people.

In Vietnam, the rate of stunting is still as high as 23.2%, the rate of overweight and obesity tends to increase fastest, especially in urban areas, and the lack of micronutrients has not been improved. Inadequate nutrition increases the risk of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, metabolic disorders, …

Mr. Tran Thanh Hai, Chairman of Nutifood’s Board of Directors said about the reason for the establishment of this research institute: “We look forward to cooperating with the world’s leading scientists and nutritionists, applying the quintessence and science. nutritious high standard in Europe, specially formulated for products specifically for the state of Vietnamese people ”.

According to Ann Mawe, the Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Sweden is home to 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.

NNRIS Institute 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 of America, DSM of Switzerland, … together with medical associations and Universities of Medicine.

NNRIS builds a cooperation program with the City Institute of Nutrition. Ho Chi Minh City and the Vietnam Talent Development Fund, supporting research programs of Ho Chi Minh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hanoi Medical University, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tay Nguyen University of Medicine.

As noted by Forbes, Nutifood has a brand value of $ 93.9 million and is among the top 3 largest dairy companies in Vietnam. The company has 6 factories in Vietnam and 1 factory in Sweden with a team of 5,300 employees. NutiFood also owns a dairy farm in Gia Lai and a coffee farm in Dak Lak.

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.

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.