2014 Taiwan food and nutrition status indicator evaluation

Title : 2014 Taiwan food and nutrition status indicator evaluation

Abstract:

In 2015, the United Nations launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with Goal 2 focusing on eradicating hunger, achieving food security, and improving nutrition. This project assesses Taiwan's food and nutrition status in response to global efforts addressing sustainable development and nutrition challenges. Using the latest data from the Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan, provided by the Health Promotion Administration, and the Food Balance Sheet from the Ministry of Agriculture, this study analyzed SDG 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 indicators. The results indicate that Taiwan's prevalence of undernourishment (PoU) between 2017 and 2020 was 0.005–0.009%, significantly lower than the 2.2–2.4% observed between 2013 and 2016. Additionally, the rate of severe or moderate food insecurity declined from 2.21–2.29% in 2019 to 1.08–1.18% in 2022–2023. High-risk groups include women, individuals aged 51–70, low-income households, and those facing economic difficulties. The analysis of food and nutrient security indices highlights deficiencies in dairy, calcium, and vitamin D supply and intake. Revising dietary guidelines is recommended to improve national nutrition and support the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Biography:

Dr. Sing-Chung Li earned his Ph.D. in 2001 from the Institute of Agricultural Chemistry at National Taiwan University. He is currently an associate professor in the School of Nutrition and Health Sciences at Taipei Medical University (TMU), Taiwan. His research focuses on nutrition for chronic disease prevention, nutrigenomics, and food security. Dr. Li has published over 40 research articles in peer-reviewed journals and actively contributes to projects addressing sustainable development goals, including dietary assessments and food security indicators.