Despite progress and government support, undernutrition remains a significant problem in Tanzania. The Government of Tanzania has demonstrated its commitment to nutrition through the National Multi-sectoral Nutrition Action Plan (NMNAP) complemented by sectoral and cross-cutting policies, frameworks, and structures. The plan confirms the Government of Tanzania’s commitment to reduce stunting in children under age 5 from 34 to 28 percent by 2021. USAID will contribute to this national goal by:
- Reducing stunting in children under age 5 in four target regions.
- Increasing the proportion of women of reproductive age consuming a diet with a minimum acceptable diversity of foods.
- Increasing the proportion of children age 6-23 months receiving a diet with a minimum acceptable frequency of feeding and diversity of foods.
