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.

According to the results of the National Nutrition Census 2019 – 2020, the diet of people in 2020 has increased on average, but only about 66.4% – 77.4%. compared with the recommended adult nutritional pyramid needs.

Meat consumption increased rapidly, more than 1.5 times, from 84g / person / day (2010) to 136.4g / person / day (by 2020); consumption in city areas is higher. Meanwhile, rice consumption tends to decrease. There is a trend in city schools to increase the consumption of soft drinks and fast foods.

Consumption of meat and ready-to-eat foods is the cause of obesity and overweight.

The rate of stunting in school age children (5-19 years old) is 14.8% (in 2010 this rate was 23.4%). It is very noteworthy that the rate of overweight and obesity will increase from 8.5% in 2010 to 19% in 2020 (more than 2 times), of which it is 26.8% in urban areas (more than 3 times higher). 18.3% in rural areas and 6.9% in mountainous areas.

Exercise will help children avoid obesity.

Proper nutrition and increased exercise to prevent obesity

According to Assoc. Dr. Le Bach Mai – Former Deputy Director of the National Institute of Nutrition, if the child has mild physical activity, sleep less than 8 hours / day, the risk of being overweight and obese is almost 3 times higher than that of physically active children. heavy power, enough sleep, little computer sitting Therefore, elementary school students need 1-2 hours / day of physical exercise and sports. On the other hand, feed your baby regularly on a fixed day of the month before eating. If your child gains weight in excess of the standard for 3 to 5 months in a row, parents need immediate treatment to avoid obesity. When the baby has shaped the eating habits and overweight is too much, it is difficult for parents to lose weight.

Experts also recommend that the best method is proper nutrition, increase physical activity, and reduce sedentary time. Children under 2 years old should not watch TV, older children should only watch TV for less than 2 hours / day or less than 14 hours / week. In addition, the sleep time, for children 0-5 years old is 11 hours / day; 5-10 years old is 10 hours / day; over 10 years old is 9 hours / day.

Also according to experts, the prevention of overweight and obesity is not only the responsibility of the health sector but needs the coordination of many other disciplines, including the Education sector. The school needs to balance school meals, create a playground for children to exercise and play sports. On the other hand, children need to be educated to realize the harmful effects of obesity and how to prevent them. Besides, parents need to set an example for their children about healthy and balanced exercise and eating habits; encourage and encourage your child to play sports or participate in active games instead of playing games, “surfing” Facebook …

The requirements for energy and protein at specific ages are as follows:
+ From 6 years old: Energy 1600; 36g protein
+ From 7-9 years old: Energy 1800; Protein 40g
+ From 10-12 years old: Energy 2100– 2200; Protein 50g

Attention: If it is not possible to process many kinds of dishes in a day, the child’s protein can be calculated as follows: For every 100g of lean meat is equivalent to 150g of fish or shrimp, 200g of tofu, 2 duck eggs or 3 eggs . If you eat all kinds of vermicelli, vermicelli, pho, potato, maize, and cassava, you must reduce the amount of rice.

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On the morning of April 15, the Department of Maternal and Child Health – Ministry of Health in collaboration with Vietnam Network of Social Organizations for Nutrition (SUN CSA) organized a workshop to promote the implementation of the Program “Nutrition care. The first 1,000 days of life are aimed at preventing maternal and child malnutrition, contributing to improving the stature and physical strength of Vietnamese people “.

The workshop aimed to guide nine provinces in the North to develop program implementation plans, and at the same time discussed to promote the development of detailed work plans and implementation of the program in the localities.

Dr. Nguyen Duc Vinh, Director of the Department of Maternal and Child Health, Ministry of Health, said that at present, many localities do not have plans to implement the program, so the provinces need to quickly implement the plan to have the best nutritional care for mothers and children, speed up the reduction of stunting malnutrition in children.

Currently, breastfeeding counseling is still limited. The incidence of anemia in pregnant women is high. Undernourished pregnant women still exist in many localities, but in big cities, pregnant women are gaining too much weight. There is still a gap in the quality of meals for children aged 6-24 months between geographical regions, economic and occupational conditions of mothers and ethnic groups.

Dr. Nguyen Duc Vinh, Director General of Maternal and Child Health Department, Ministry of Health, spoke at the workshop.

At the workshop, representatives of the units / localities discussed to develop a plan as well as organize the implementation of the first 1,000 days of nutritional care program in which identifying and analyzing priority issues. local, target development, selection of solutions, planning activities and program evaluation indicators.

After the seminar, localities will actively review and develop plans to submit to local authorities for approval and implement implementation to accelerate the reduction of stunting malnutrition in the country in general. As well as in mountainous areas, ethnic minorities in particular contribute to improving the physical stature of Vietnamese people, successfully implementing the goal of improving nutritional status of the Sixth Conference of the Central Committee. Program XII and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

On December 5, 2019, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 1896 / QD-TTg approving the program “Nutrition care for the first 1,000 days of life to prevent maternal and child malnutrition, and improve the Vietnamese stature ”.

The program sets specific goals, to 2025, the rate of stunting in children under 5 years old is less than 20%; The rate of underweight malnutrition among children under 5 years old is less than 11%, particularly in ethnic minority and mountainous areas less than 15%; the proportion of children with a low birth weight (less than 2,500 grams) was less than 8%; the rate of anemia among pregnant women is below 23%, particularly in mountainous areas below 25.5%; 80% of mothers practiced early breastfeeding and 25% of mothers exclusively breastfed their babies in the first 6 months; 60% of mothers continued to breastfeed until their babies were 24 months old or longer; 70% of mothers gave children from 6-24 months of age correctly.

By 2030, the rate of stunting in children under 5 years old is less than 19%; the underweight malnutrition rate in children under 5 years old is less than 10.5%; the proportion of children with a low birth weight (less than 2,500 grams) was less than 7%; the rate of anemia among pregnant women drops below 20%, particularly in mountainous areas below 23.5%; 85% of mothers practiced early breastfeeding and 30% of mothers exclusively breastfed their babies in the first 6 months; 70% of mothers continued to breastfeed until their babies were 24 months old or longer; 80% of mothers give children from 6-24 months of age correctly.

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