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

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Solution

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) report is released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) annually. The report comprehensively measures and tracks hunger at the global, regional, and country levels. GHI scores are calculated each year to assess progress and setbacks in combating hunger. There are four indicators used to compute the Global Hunger Index, which are: ● Undernourishment: The share of the population that is undernourished (whose caloric intake is insufficient). ● Child Wasting: The share of children under the age of five who are wasted (who have low weight for their height, reflecting acute undernutrition). ● Child Stunting: The share of children under the age of five who are stunted (who have low height for their age, reflecting chronic undernutrition). ● Child Mortality: The mortality rate of children under the age of five (in part, a reflection of the fatal mix of inadequate nutrition and unhealthy environments).