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Description

The minimum dietary diversity (MDD) is measured as a percentage of children 6-23 months of age who consumed foods and beverages from at least five out of eight defined food groups during the previous day. The MDD is used to monitor the dietary quality of infants and young children

Long-Term Objective

Average of best performers

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 80.

Reference

UNICEF et al.

Source

https://data.unicef.org/topic/nutrition/diets/

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All data presented on this website are based on the publication Sachs, J.D., Lafortune, G., Fuller, G., Iablonovski, G. (2026). Implementing Sustainable Development: 2030 and Beyond. Sustainable Development Report 2026. Paris: SDSN, Dublin: Dublin University Press. DOI: 10.82163/225

Minimum dietary diversity among children aged 6-23 months