Animal-source foods (ASFs), contain high amounts of essential nutrients that are readily absorbed by the body. However, children in resource-constrained settings often have limited access to these nutritious foods. This study aimed to investigate the reasons for the low consumption of ASFs among children in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. A community-based mixed-methods study was […]
ADOLESCENT GIRLS, DIETS & SCHOOL-BASED NUTRITION EDUCATION
A comprehensive package of nutrition education interventions delivered through public primary schools can significantly improve dietary practices among adolescents, according to a new study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. The research, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through the FHI 360 Alive & Thrive initiative, is among the very few to evaluate a school-based […]
Accelerating progress in improving diets and nutrition in Ethiopia
ESSP Working Paper 144, by Kaleab Baye and Kalle Hirvonen. Abstract: Ethiopia has witnessed significant reductions in child mortality, undernutrition, and communicable diseases, but more substantial and faster progress is still needed. The rise in obesity and in noncommunicable diseases, particularly in urban areas, is alarming and requires urgent policy and programmatic attention. Unhealthy diets […]
Different Combinations of Behavior Change Interventions and Frequencies of Interpersonal Contacts Are Associated with Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Vietnam
New journal article by Sunny S Kim, Phuong Hong Nguyen, Lan Mai Tran, Silvia Alayon, Purnima Menon, Edward A Frongillo. Background: Social and behavior change communication interventions are integral to improving dietary and care practices, but evidence on the impact of the combination and intensity of these interventions in different contexts is scarce. Read more.
Horticultural sector analysis: Enumerators’ Training
Fruits and vegetables (F&V) are important crops to be stimulated. However, few studies have been done to provide a solid overview of the sector based on large-scale surveys. In 2018, a research note has been finalized that showed the high costs of fruits and vegetables in the food basket of the poorest segment of the […]
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