1. THEME: FOOD NUTRITION AND SAFETY
PRESENTER:
Prof. Judith Kimiywe
Chairperson, Department of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics,
Kenyatta University , Nairobi Kenya

2. The Magnitude and Severity of the chronic malnutrition situation in Kenya
Over 10 million people in Kenya suffer from chronic food insecurity and poor nutrition.
2-4 million people require emergency food assistance at any given time.
Nearly 30% of Kenya’s children are undernourished with 35% stunted.
Micronutrient deficiencies (iron, vitamin A, Zinc and iodine ) are widespread, with emerging rise in rickets.
Impact: Sustained high rate of stunting adversely affects human capital and economic progress
0.8% GDP lost due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies (UNICEF & MI, 2004)

3. Double Burden of Malnutrition: Overweight and Obesity
Kenya facing increased cases of new and emerging conditions and diseases known as non- communicable diseases (NCDs) Hypertension, Diabetes, Cancer, Cardiovascular diseases due to a rise in Overweight and Obesity (40% in women and 22% in children)
Causes: Shift to increased consumption of highly refined foods with added Sugars, Salts & Fats and Shift to reduced physical activity and sedentary lifestyle
Impact: Early and premature deaths, Increased health care costs at national and household level, No savings for investment and poverty circle continues

4. 1000 days- The 11 High Impact Nutrition Interventions for Kenya
Exclusive breastfeeding,
Complementary feeding
Hand washing
Iron folate supplementation
Vitamin A supplementation
Deworming
Multiple micronutrient supplementation
Salt iodization
Zinc supplements for management of diarrhoea
Food fortification of local staples
Prevention and treatment of malnutrition ( moderate and severe acute forms)
Proven cost-effective interventions to reverse malnutrition trends

5. Policy Environment for Nutrition Improvement: The National Food and Nutrition Security Policy
This policy provides a close link between food and nutrition hence key role of agriculture sector
Objectives of the NFNSP:
To achieve good nutrition for optimum health of all Kenyans.
To increase the quantity and quality of food available, accessible and affordable to all Kenyans at all times.
To protect vulnerable populations using innovative and cost-effective safety nets linked to long-term development.

6. Key priority areas for the NFNSP
Food availability and access
Food safety, standards and quality control
Nutrition improvement and nutrition security
School nutrition and nutrition awareness
Food and nutrition security information
Early warning and emergency management
Institutional and Implementation framework
Calls for high level government commitment

7. KENYA NATIONAL NUTRITION ACTION PLAN 2012- 2017-Key Priority Areas
To improve the nutritional status of women of reproductive age (15-49 years)
To improve the nutritional status of children under 5 years of age
To reduce the prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies in the population
To prevent deterioration of nutritional status and save lives of vulnerable groups in emergencies
To improve access to quality curative nutrition services
To improve prevention, management and control of diet related Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
To improve nutrition in schools, public and private institutions
To improve nutrition knowledge attitudes and practices among the population
To strengthen the nutrition surveillance, monitoring and evaluation systems
To enhance evidence-based decision-making through research
To Strengthen coordination and partnerships among the key nutrition actors

8. Potential to achieving Nutrition Goals
Guiding Documents
Kenya Vision 2030
Kenya National Health Sector Strategic plan
National Food and Nutrition Security policy
National Nutrition Action Plan
At global level The MDGs and Scaling Up Nutrition framework for action
Guiding Principles
The Constitution of Kenya 2010
43 (1 ) (C) Every person has the right to be free from hunger and to have adequate food of acceptable quality
53(1) (C) Every child has the right to basic nutrition ,shelter and health care

9. Acknowledgements
Presentation is based on data contained in the DRAFT Paper on Reducing Chronic Malnutrition in Kenya: A Situation Analysis and Recommendation for a multisectoral response by;Emily Levitt Ruppert, Ziauddin Hyder, Terry Wefwafwa, Huihui Wang, John Newman
The Government of Kenya reports
The ministry of Public Health and Sanitation
The Ministry of Agriculture
Data from the development partners (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, USAID, GAIN, MI, WFP, World Vision)

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