FAN 1.2.2 Awareness about healthy diets

Indicator Definition

Indicator Name FAN 1.2.2 Number of people who are aware about the importance of consuming a sustainable healthy diet and the benefits linked to it
Indicator Definition

This indicator measures the number of people who have gained awareness about the importance of dietary diversity and sustainable, healthy diets as a result of project interventions. 

Awareness refers to a clear understanding of the importance of consuming a variety of foods from different food groups to promote balanced nutrition and health. 

A sustainable diet refers to food choices that are health-promoting while minimizing environmental impact (e.g., reducing food waste, eating locally, or consuming more plant-based foods). 

As this is an output indicator, the focus is on estimating the number of people reached through awareness activities, rather than testing individual knowledge or behaviour change. 

Indicator Level Output

Disaggregation

Disaggregation
  • Gender 

  • Age  

  • Left behind/vulnerable population group  

Measuring Unit

The number of individuals (e.g., from rural and urban areas, particularly smallholders and those living in poverty) who have been reached by trainings and awareness-raising activities on dietary diversity (primary stakeholders).

Examples of Actvities

  • Workshops and Trainings: Educational sessions for community members, health workers, and educators on the importance of dietary diversity and sustainable diets. 

  • Educational Materials: Distribution of brochures, posters, and guides promoting healthy, sustainable eating practices. 

  • School Programs: Implementation of programs in schools that teach children and adolescents about balanced diets and diverse food intake. 

  • Community Discussions: Facilitation of meetings focused on healthy eating habits and dietary diversity within local communities. 

  • Educational Outreach: Integrating dietary diversity education into broader health outreach programs in rural and underserved areas. 

  • Public Communication Campaigns: Social media or mass communication campaigns focused on promoting sustainable diets. 

Data Collection

Data Source and Means of Verification
  • Attendance Sheets: Records from workshops or events. 

  • Social Media Metrics: Monitoring data on reach and engagement from social media campaigns. 

  • Reports from Partner Organizations: Documentation from schools, health centers, and community programs. 

  • If possible: Feedback from participants to assess their awareness and understanding of sustainable diets using surveys, interviews or focus group discussions. 

Measuring Frecuency

Data should be collected continuously throughout the project, after project activities. 

Data Collection Guidance

Tracking Attendance: Keep accurate records of participants in each activity, including demographic data such as age, gender, and if they belong a left behind group. Systems for ensuring no overlap should be in place.

Monitoring Social Media Engagement: Use digital tools to track reach and engagement for online campaigns. Include only unique individuals who actively engage with the content in a meaningful way (e.g., through comments, shares, participation in discussions, buying a product) can be counted as primary stakeholders. This engagement should reflect active participation or support for the cause. 

If possible:  At the end of the activity, administer a questionnaire or facilitate focus group discussions or interviews to assess participant understanding of the content and their feedback to the content and activity. Avoid using yes/no-questions, as this can cause inaccurate responses.  

How to report

  1. Aggregate the total number of individuals who completed training without double counting or compute the total number of people engaged in social media campaigns.  

  2. Disaggregate the data by required categories (gender, vulnerable groups).  

  3. Report the data annually or at the end of the project 

 

Primary stakeholders can be identified through the following activities:

  • Workshops and Trainings

  • School Programs

  • Community Discussions

Indirect stakeholders are typically engaged through the following activities and should be reported under REACH 003:

  • Educational Materials

  • Educational Outreach

  • Public Communication Campaigns

Related Indicators

Related Donor Indicators

IFAD
2.2.14 Number of persons provided with targeted support to improve their nutrition
 

EU  

Number of women of reproductive age, adolescent girls and children under 5 reached by nutrition related interventions supported by the EU 

Number of participants in awareness raising and outreach events/initiatives, including media training 

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