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Adolescent and Women’s Nutrition and Anemia Facilitator Guide
Training Material published by SPRING in
This facilitatator's guide (available in English and Russian) is intended to prepare facilitators with technical knowledge and skills to train doctors and nurses about adolescent and women’s nutrition and anemia throughout the life cycle. The sessions cover women and adolescent girls' nutritional status, causes of malnutrition, the…
Case Study on Adolescent Inclusion in the Care Group Approach—The Nigeria Experience
Journal Article published by Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN), USAID in
This article documents the experiences of adolescent girls in selected towns in Northern Nigeria participating in care groups of 10–15 trained volunteer community-based health educators. Their experiences were captured through focus group discussions and key informant interviews. It highlights key learning points (barriers, boosters, and best…
Adolescent Nutrition Survey in Nepal 2014
Landscape Analysis published by Nepal Health Research Council, Government of Nepal in
This cross-sectional study explored the nutritional status of Nepalese male and female adolescents (ages 10 to 19) from 13 districts in the three ecological regions of Nepal. Data was disaggregated by age, gender, geographic region, residence, religion, socioeconomic status, sanitation and hygiene indicators, and some food consumption patterns.
National Nutrition Program (NNP II) 2016-2020 Ethiopia
Policy published by Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in
The National Nutrition Program 2016-2020 (NNP II) of Ethiopia includes a focus on adolescent nutrition. One of five key targets of NNP II is to reduce the prevalence of anemia in adolescent girls from 30 percent to 15 percent. The document also describes other adolescent nutrition initiatives, including the provision of nutrition services and…
Ghana Adolescent Health Service Policy and Strategy 2016-2020
Policy published by Ghana Health Service in
The Ghana Adolescent Health Service Policy and Strategy 2016-2020 focuses on strategies to promote, prevent, and manage the health and development of Ghanaian adolescents. It provides a framework for health service provision and other health-related interventions for adolescents that can be implemented to support progress toward achieving health…
Adolescent Nutrition: The Missing Link in the Lifecycle Approach
Case Study published by Concern in
This paper explores the global evidence-base and best practices for enhancing adolescent nutrition to reduce stunting and improve the nutritional status of the overall population. This document examines the interrelationship between biological and social factors that shape adolescent nutrition, and includes recommendations for reducing chronic…
Health and Life Skills Curriculum - Kibera (Nutrition section, pg 84)
Training Material published by Population Council in
This curriculum, developed in Zambia and adapted for the Kenyan context, aims to provide health education (reproductive health, nutrition, life skills) in weekly "safe space" groups, led by a mentor. The curriculum includes instructions for group facilitators and interactive lesson plans and activities on key topics related to adolescent…
Nutrition of Adolescent Girls and Women of Reproductive Age in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Current Context and Scientific Basis for Moving Forward
Technical Report published by SPRING in
USAID/SPRING and PAHO commissioned this paper to summarize existing information on the current nutritional status of adolescent girls, women of reproductive age and pregnant and lactating women in LMICs, in order to inform key practices (similar to those developed for young children), that characterize the diet and feeding practices for these…