In this issue of Abstract Digest, we have brought together a collection of articles and systematic reviews on multiple aspects of nutrition including stunting, micronutrient supplementation, adolescent nutrition, and policy analysis. Here are some of the highlights: Bhatia and colleagues (2018) examined the trend in inequalities in infant mortality rate (IMR) in Indian states >> Read more Source: POSHAN: Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India
Are we losing key nutrients in crops as a result of climate change?
The answer is, as always, complex. As a result of rising carbon dioxide (CO2) levels from fossil-fuel combustion, industry, and land-use change, important plant nutrients, such as iron, zinc and protein of major grains, including barley, rice and wheat are declining; some forage plants used by grazing livestock might also be affected. Other crops are […] Source: Gender, Climate Change, and Nutrition Integration Initiative (GCAN)
Aflatoxins in food and feed: Is women’s empowerment the solution to this challenge?
This is one of several angles that Lynn Brown, independent consultant, assesses in the GCAN Policy Note No. 9. Aflatoxins affect all of Africa and the severity of the impact might well grow under climate change (as a forthcoming GCAN modeling study by IFPRI and the University of Florida is currently assessing). The two key […] Source: Gender, Climate Change, and Nutrition Integration Initiative (GCAN)
Women’s Nutrition Matters for achieving POSHAN Abhiyaan Targets
The problem: In India, maternal nutrition is a prime concern when it comes to achieving the National Nutrition Mission’s (or POSHAN Abhiyaan) targets of bringing down stunting from 38.4 percent to 25 percent by 2022, reducing under-nutrition and low birth weight by 2 percent, and anaemia by 3 percent per annum. Most Indian women >> Read more Source: POSHAN: Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India
Training helps improve agri production practices: Survey
Interactive training on agriculture and nutrition enhances the knowledge of improved production practices for both crops and non-crops such as vegetables and fruits, according to a survey. The increase in knowledge was particularly large for women, the survey said. Besides, women become empowered in ownership of assets and decision-making, especially related to agriculture, nutrition and […] Source: IFPRI Bangladesh Country Office
