Nutrition Landscape Information System (NLiS)


United States of America

NLiS Country Profile: United States of America

Child Malnutrition

Child (<5 y) Anthropometry
Indicator Year Value
Low birth weight (<2500 g) (%) 2015 8.0
Overweight (BMI-for-age >+1 SD) in school-age children and adolescents 5-19 years (%) 2016 41.8

Malnutrition in Women

Female malnutrition based on BMI

Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies

Indicator Year Value
Anaemia children <5 y (Hb <110 g/L) (%) 2016 8.5
Anaemia in non-pregnant women (Hb <120 g/L) (%) 2016 13.2
Anaemia in pregnant women (Hb <110 g/L) (%) 2016 16.2
Anaemia in women of reproductive age (%) 2016 13.3
Clinical vitamin A deficiency in women (history of night blindness during most recent pregnancy) (%)   no data
Median urinary iodine concentration in children 6-12 years (μg/L) 2001-2002 249.2
Subclinical vitamin A deficiency in preschool-age children (serum/plasma retinol <0.70 μmol/L) (%)   no data

Health Services

Indicator Year Value
Births attended by skilled health personnel (%) 2014 98.5
Population using improved drinking-water sources (%) 2015 99.2
Population using improved sanitation facility (%) 2015 100.0
Children aged 1 year immunized against measles (%) 2016 92.0
Any antenatal iron supplementation (%)   no data
Children <5 years with diarrhoea receiving ORT (%)   no data
Children with diarrhoea receiving zinc (%)   no data
Children aged 6-59 months receiving vitamin A supplements (dose 1) (%)   no data
Children aged 6-59 months receiving vitamin A supplements (dose 2) (%)   no data
Births in baby-friendly facilities (%) 2016 18.0
Mothers of children 0-23 months receiving counselling, support or messages on optimal breastfeeding at least once in the last year (%)   no data

Food Security

Indicator Year Value
Households consuming adequately iodized salt (15 parts per million or more) (%)   no data
Population below the international poverty line (%) 2016 1.2

Caring Practices

Indicator Year Value
Early initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour of birth (%)   no data
Introduction to solid, semi-solid or soft foods in infants 6-8 months (%)   no data
Minimum acceptable diet (MAD) in children 6-23 months (%)   no data
Children with diarrhoea <5 y receiving oral rehydration therapy (ORT) and continued feeding (%)   no data
No breastfeeding data available for this country

Commitment

Indicator Year Value
General government expenditure on health as % of total government expenditure 2014 21.3
Total expenditure on health as % of gross domestic product 2014 17.1
Per capita total expenditure on health (US$) 2014 9402.5
Nutrition component of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF)   no data
Nutrition component of Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP)   no data
Nutrition Governance score   no data
International Code on Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes: Legal status of the Code 2018 No legal measures
Maternity leave 2013 12 weeks (federal)

Capacity

Indicator Year Value
Degree training in nutrition exists 2016-2017 Yes
Nutrition is part of medical curricula 2016-2017 Yes
Nutrition professionals density (per 100,000 population) 2016-2017 18.7
Nursing and midwifery personnel density per 1,000 population 2005 9.9
GDP per capita (PPP US$) 2018 62,641
GDP per capita annual growth rate (%) 2018 2.2
Official development assistance (ODA) received (net disbursements) (% of GNI)   no data
Low-Income Food-Deficit Country (LIFDC) 2018 No

Meta-indicators

Indicator Year Value
Averaged aggregate governance indicators 2018 1.2
Gender Inequality Index (GII) 2017 0.189
Gender Parity Index in primary level enrolment (ratio of girls to boys) 2017 1
Human development index (HDI) value 2017 0.9
Seats held by women in national parliament (%) 2019 23.6

Female Education Levels

Female education levels: no data available for this country

Education

No education related data available for this country

Under 5 Mortality

Policies & Actions in the Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA)

Policy title Start Year
Final Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Removing Trans Fat) 2018
Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label 2016
National Prevention Strategy : America’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness 2011
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 2010. sec.4107 coverage of comprehensive tobacco cessation services for pregnant women in medicaid and sec. 4207 amending section 7 of the Fair Labour Standards Act of 1938 and adds reasonable unpaid break ti 2010
Healthy People - Nutrition and Weight Status 2010
Front-of-Package Labeling Initiative 2009
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993, as amended up to 2008 (FMLA is amended by by Section 585 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Public Law [110-181] 28 January 2008 2008
Amendment of New York City Health Code Restricting Service of Products Containing Trans Fats 2007
Labeling of Trans Fat 2006
Food Standards: Amendment of Standards of Identity for Enriched Grain Products to Require Addition of Folic Acid 1998
Nutrition Action Themes for the United States: A Report in Response to the ICN 1996
Nutritional Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) Requirements (8/94 - 2/95) 1993
Nutrition Labeling Educaiton Act (NLEA) 1993
Guidance for Industry: A Food Labeling Guide  
Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 - Food and Drugs, Part 166 - Margarine  
U.S. Action Plan on Food Security: Solutions to Hunger. Strategies to reduce food insecurity by half by 2015 in response to 1996 World Food Summit  
FDA Regulations, 21 CFR Parts 106 and 107  
FFD&C Act, Section 412  
Progamme title and actions Start Year
GNPR 2016-2017: Promotion of healthy diet and prevention of obesity and diet-related NCDs (q12a) 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. - Food-based dietary guidelines 2016
GNPR 2009-2010: Maternal, infant and young child nutrition - Breastfeeding promotion and/or counselling  
GNPR 2009-2010: Maternal, infant and young child nutrition - Complementary feeding promotion and/or counselling  
GNPR 2009-2010: Maternal, infant and young child nutrition - Food distribution/supplementation for prevention of acute malnutrition  
GNPR 2009-2010: Obesity and diet-related NCDs - Food-based dietary guidelines  
GNPR 2009-2010: Obesity and diet-related NCDs - Labelling of food products  
GNPR 2009-2010: Obesity and diet-related NCDs - Nutrient-based dietary guidelines  
GNPR 2009-2010: School-based nutrition - Implementation of legislation on marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children  
GNPR 2009-2010: School-based nutrition - Improved food safety at vending places  
GNPR 2009-2010: School-based nutrition - School feeding programmes  
GNPR 2009-2010: School-based nutrition - School fruit and vegetable scheme  
GNPR 2009-2010: School-based nutrition - School milk scheme  
GNPR 2009-2010: Vitamin and mineral nutrition - Margarine/butter fortification  
GNPR 2009-2010: Vitamin and mineral nutrition - Oil fortification  
GNPR 2009-2010: Vitamin and mineral nutrition - Rice fortification  
GNPR 2009-2010: Vitamin and mineral nutrition - Salt iodization  
GNPR 2016-2017: Promotion of healthy diet and prevention of obesity and diet-related NCDs (q15) - Reformulation of foods and/or beverages to reduce salt/sodium content  
GNPR 2016-2017: Promotion of healthy diet and prevention of obesity and diet-related NCDs (q15) - Reformulation of foods and/or beverages to reduce trans fatty acid content  
GNPR 2016-2017: Promotion of healthy diet and prevention of obesity and diet-related NCDs (q16) - Ban or virtual elimination of industrial trans fatty acids  
GNPR 2016-2017: Infant and young child nutrition (q10) - Complementary feeding promotion and/or counselling  
GNPR 2016-2017: Infant and young child nutrition (q6) - Growth monitoring and promotion  
GNPR 2016-2017: Infant and young child nutrition (q7) - Breastfeeding promotion and/or counselling  
GNPR 2016-2017: Infant and young child nutrition (q8) - Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)  
GNPR 2016-2017: Infant and young child nutrition (q9a) - Feeding of LBW infants  
GNPR 2016-2017: Infant and young child nutrition (q9b) - Infant feeding in the context of HIV  
GNPR 2016-2017: Promotion of healthy diet and prevention of obesity and diet-related NCDs (q12b) Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 - Nutrient-based dietary guidelines  
GNPR 2016-2017: Promotion of healthy diet and prevention of obesity and diet-related NCDs (q13) - Nutrition and health claims  
GNPR 2016-2017: Promotion of healthy diet and prevention of obesity and diet-related NCDs (q13) - Menu labelling  
GNPR 2016-2017: Promotion of healthy diet and prevention of obesity and diet-related NCDs (q13) - Nutrient declaration  
GNPR 2016-2017: Promotion of healthy diet and prevention of obesity and diet-related NCDs (q20) - Media promotion of healthy nutrition  
GNPR 2016-2017: Promotion of healthy diet and prevention of obesity and diet-related NCDs (q21) - Nutrition education and counselling  
GNPR 2016-2017: Prevention and management of acute malnutrition (q37) - Food distribution/supplementation for prevention of acute malnutrition  
GNPR 2016-2017: School health and nutrition (q11) Child Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Special Milk Program - Home, school or community gardening  
GNPR 2016-2017: School health and nutrition (q11) Child Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Special Milk Program - School feeding programmes  
GNPR 2016-2017: School health and nutrition (q11) Child Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Special Milk Program - School fruit and vegetable scheme  
GNPR 2016-2017: School health and nutrition (q11) Child Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Special Milk Program - School milk scheme  
GNPR 2016-2017: School health and nutrition (q11) Child Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Special Milk Program - Standards or rules for foods and beverages available in schools