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:

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Prelims 2016

Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?

Undernourishment
Child stunting
Child mortality

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Explanation

All three indicators (1, 2, and 3) are used by IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute) to compute the Global Hunger Index Report.

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels. It's a peer-reviewed annual report, now jointly published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe.

Purpose: To assess hunger severity and track progress towards ending hunger.

Each country's GHI score is calculated based on a formula that combines four indicators that together capture the multidimensional nature of hunger

Undernourishment - The share of the population whose caloric intake is insufficient;
Child Stunting - The share of children under the age of five who have low height for their age, reflecting chronic undernutrition;
Child Wasting - The share of children under the age of five who have low weight for their height, reflecting acute undernutrition; and
Child Mortality - The share of children who die before their fifth birthday, reflecting in part the fatal mix of inadequate nutrition and unhealthy environments.