Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? 1. Undernourishment 2. Child stunting 3. Child mortality Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
Correct answer
D
1 and 3 only
Explanation
Option (c) is correct because the Global Hunger Index (GHI) is calculated using four key indicators: undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting, and child mortality. Option (d) is the most tempting wrong choice for candidates who might overlook that the index evolved to include specific measures of malnutrition (stunting and wasting) rather than just caloric deficiency and death rates. The core concept being tested is the multidimensional methodology used to measure hunger, which looks beyond simple food availability to include the health and nutritional status of children.
International OrganizationsGlobal Indices & ReportsGlobal Hunger Index (GHI)IFPRIundernourishmentchild stuntingchild mortalitychild wastingmalnutrition