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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) Indicator
Why in the News?
The United Nations Statistical Commission has introduced a new global indicator on Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) to monitor progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger.
About Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) Indicator
- The MDD indicator measures whether individuals consume a variety of foods within a 24-hour period to assess dietary quality.
- It tracks progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) and helps identify micronutrient deficiencies in populations.
- It was adopted by the United Nations Statistical Commission at its 56th session (March 4-7, 2025, New York) and developed by Switzerland, FAO, UNICEF, and WHO.
- The indicator records whether an individual has consumed at least 5 out of 10 food groups in the last 24 hours.
- It is measured for children (6-23 months old) and women of reproductive age (15-49 years) to ensure adequate nutrition.
- 10 Food Groups: It monitors intake from grains, white roots and tubers, pulses, nuts and seeds, milk products, meat, poultry and fish, eggs, dark green leafy vegetables, vitamin A-rich fruits and vegetables, and other vegetables and fruits.
- Significance:
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- It addresses hidden hunger, malnutrition, and non-communicable diseases by promoting nutrient-rich diets.
- The indicator strengthens long-term diet monitoring and ensures dietary diversity remains a global priority beyond 2030.
SDG 2: Zero Hunger – The Larger Goal
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PYQ:[2016] Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only |
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