In this 45th issue of the POSHAN Abstract Digest, we bring you a collection of articles on child, adolescent, and Source: POSHAN: Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India
Leveraging Social Protection for Improved Nutrition
Child stunting–that is, when children are too short for their age–is a serious issue. It is a consequence of inadequate nutrition and health, which reduce the chance that children will develop well, do well in school, earn a good living, and escape poverty. Although stunting in Bangladesh has dropped a lot over the past two […] Source: IFPRI Bangladesh Country Office
Is this food the key to reduce stunting?
Dairy intake can reduce childhood stunting in Bangladesh, suggests a study. The US-based International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) recently unveiled the study report where researchers mentioned that Bangladesh has low levels of per capita milk consumption. The social science researcher group also mentioned some factors, including severe land constraints and historical unavailability of milk […] Source: IFPRI Bangladesh Country Office
Abstract Digest on Maternal and Child Nutrition Research – Issue 16
This issue of the Abstract Digest features our new Policy Note, summarizing costs of delivering a set of essential nutrition interventions at scale in India. We also bring to you the new WHO guidelines for improving the quality of maternal and newborn health and infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices, two Alive & Thrive […]
