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Unhealthy Digital Food Marketing to Children in The Philippines
Technical Report published by UNICEF in
This report details the results of a study undertaken by UNICEF to understand the marketing strategies used to appeal to children and adolescents aged 5–17 years.
Perspective: Interventions to Improve the Diets of Children and Adolescents
Journal Article published by Global Food Security in
This article uses the determinants of the Innocenti Framework on Food Systems for Children and Adolescents (food supply chains; food environments; and behaviors of caregivers, children, and adolescents) to describe the significance of a food systems approach to improve child and adolescent diets. The authors organize their interventions according…
Demand Creation at GAIN
Technical Report published by GAIN in
This is a technical report on the strategies and progress made in creating demand for safe nutrtious food for adolescents and children under five in Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Kenya. In Bangladesh, through the nourishing dream project, adolescents in secondary school were encouraged to desire safe and nutrtious food.
Adolescent Girls' Nutritional Status and Knowledge, Beliefs, Practices, and Access to Services: An Assessment to Guide Intervention Design in Nepal
Journal Article published by Current Developments in Nutrition in
This study was conducted to support the design of an evidence-based adolescent nutrition program in Nepal (Suaahara.) The study found that exposure, knowledge, and behaviors across thematic areas differed by stage of adolescence. It concluded that heterogeneity among adolescent girls should be considered when selecting interventions that have the…
Lafaek for Adolescent Nutrition
Journal Article published by WFP in
This special edition of the Lafaek Magazine targets adolescents—to increase their knowledge about nutrition and promote key nutrition practices under their control. Key practices include eating breakfast, choosing healthy snacks, and choosing water as a healthy drink.
Controls on the Marketing of Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages to Children in Thailand: Legislative Options and Regulatory Design
Technical Report published by UNICEF in
UNICEF developed a background evidence report for the Government of Thailand to support the introduction of stronger controls on the marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages to children.
How to Coach Adolescents on Nutrition Decisions
Information, Education and Communication Materials published by National Academy of Sports Medicine in
This blog post provides a guideline for youth exercise professionals to use to coach adolescents on their nutrition and dietary choices. It highlights the importance of proper coaching on nutrition, adolescents' need to consume foods rich in calcium, vitamin D, and iron, and provides examples of nutritious meals.
Nutritional Status Among Young Adolescents Attending Primary School in Tanzania: Contributions of Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) for Adolescent Assessment
Journal Article published by BMC Public Health in
The authors investigate whether there is a correlation between mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) and body mass index (BMI). The authors explored using MUAC as a low-resource alternative (or supplement) to BMI in assessing nutrition in adolescent populations. They conclude that using MUAC has the potential to provide simple, low-resource nutrition…