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Strengthening Nutrition-Specific Policies for Adolescents in Indonesia: A Qualitative Policy Analysis
Journal Article published by Academic Journal in
This article analyzed policy-related documents and conducted stakeholder interviews in order to identify nutrition-specific policies targeting adolescents in Indonesia. The two policies identified target iron-deficiency anemia through supplementation and school-based obesity screening. The authors recommend multisectoral, coordinated efforts…
Potential Interventions Targeting Adolescent Nutrition in Indonesia: A Literature Review
Journal Article published by Academic Journal in
This article summarizes the existing evidence on the impact of interventions specifically among adolescents in Indonesia. Evidence was limited but supports the implementation of the following nutrition-specifc interventions: (i) iron–folic acid supplements, paired with antihelminths delivered at scale via school-based platforms and through health…
Guideline: Implementing Effective Actions for Improving Adolescent Nutrition
Guideline/Guidance published by WHO in
This guideline aims to summarize the global, evidence-based recommendations by the WHO to address all forms of malnutrtion in adolescents. It aims to facilitate the implementation of various existing guidelines and to identify gaps in various nutrtion-specific and nutrition-sensitive actions for improving the health and well-being of adolescents.
Empowering Girls Through SMS
Journal Article published by UNICEF in
A digital counseling service called SMS BIZ, also known as U-Report, was introduced in Mozambique in October 2015. The goal of the project was to create a safe place for adolescents to ask questions and seek counseling on topics generally counsidered taboo in their communities. The text message-based program preserved the anonymity of the…
Fighting Childhood Obesity with Healthy School Food Environments
Information, Education and Communication Materials published by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in
This fact sheet underscores the importance of implementing strong school food policies to create an environment that leads to healthier food choices for kids at school and beyond school grounds.
Effective Actions for Improving Adolescent Nutrition
Guideline/Guidance published by WHO in
This publication summarizes WHO evidence-informed recommendations and principles related to adolescent malnutrition. It complements the WHO recommendations on adolescent health, with an emphasis on the implementation of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions for adolescents.
Engaging Adolescents to Accelerate Progress on the First 1,000 Days
Occasional Paper published by SPRING in
This paper discusses prioritizing and engaging with adolescents prior to and during their child's first 1,000 days. The authors conclude that supporting pregnant and parenting adolescents requires identifying barriers to optimal maternal health, pregnancy, birth outcomes, breastfeeding, and young child feeding and care practices. They also note…
Adolescent Nutrition in Timor L'Este: A Formative Research Study
Technical Report published by Australian Aid, TOMAK, WFP in
The purpose of this formative research was to inform the development of interventions, activities, and materials that support adolescent nutrition in Timor Leste from an SBC perspective. The study's key findings and recommendations relate to such issues as snacks at school, drinks, nutrition-related illness, cultural and gender norms,…