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The Interplay between Nutritional, Social and Economic Trajectories during Adolescence among Girls in Ghana
Assessment Tool published by in
This is an overview of a proposed study of optimizing female adolescents' nutrition to enhance health, family formation, education, and labor participation in Ghana. The proposed study would evaluate the effect of consuming multiple-micronutrient fortified biscuits compared to unfortified biscuits five days a week for 26 weeks.
Identifying Nutrition and Health-Relevant Behaviors, Beliefs, and Values of School-Going Adolescent Girls in Rural Bangladesh: Context for Interventions
Journal Article published by Current Developments in Nutrition in
This study, which focused on adolescent schoolgirls in rural Bangladesh, aimed to describe the context for effective intervention planning for a replicable model of integrating nutrition activities into social programs. The study revealed the importance of teachers and mothers as information sources, and the dietary and cultural roles of purchased…
Addressing Knowledge Gaps in Adolescent Nutrition: Toward Advancing Public Health and Sustainable Development
Journal Article published by Current Developments in Nutrition in
The article discusses adolescent nutrition and outlines three critical knowledge gaps: micronutrient and macronutrient supplements, food system interventions, and nutrition programs combined with delayed pregnancy interventions. The authors conclude that these three areas offer crucial opportunities for improving adolescent health and well-being.
Framework for Action Policies and Programmes: A Policy Paper on Adolescent Nutrition in Pakistan
Technical Report published by Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), SAFANSI, Ministry of Health of Pakistan, World Bank in
This report describes global and regional best practices to improve adolescent nutrition, and provides a Framework of Action for future adolescent nutrition policies and programming in Pakistan.
Formative Research on Adolescent Nutrition, LAN Mozambique
Technical Report published by HKI, Save the Children in
This report focuses on a nutrition and agriculture project focusing on high levels of anemia and iron, zinc, Vitamin A, and iodine deficiency among adolescents in two provinces in Mozambique. This formative research was conducted to better understand adolescents’ nutrition knowledge and food preferences.
UNICEF Guidance Note: Adolescent Participation in UNICEF Monitoring and Evaluation
Guideline/Guidance published by UNICEF in
This is the pilot version of a guidance note on adolescent participation in program monitoring and evaluation (APM&E). The guidance note aims to help UNICEF staff and partners to understand how adolescents can be involved in monitoring and evaluation activities, issues to consider when designing and implementing APM&E activities, and tools…
Global Patterns of Adolescent Fruit, Vegetable, Carbonated Soft Drink, and Fast-Food Consumption: A Meta-Analysis of Global School-Based Student Health Surveys
Journal Article published by Food and Nutrition Bulletin in
This study generated evidence on adolescent diets globally and explored patterns and trends by subpopulation, using data from the Global School-based Student Health Surveys in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Latin America. The study found that school-going adolescents infrequently consume fruits and vegetables and frequently consume carbonated soft…
In‐Depth Assessment of Snacking Behaviour in Unmarried Adolescent Girls 16–19 Years of Age Living in Urban Centres of Java, Indonesia
Journal Article published by in
This study involved qualitative research in five urban sites in Java, Indonesia to examine individual, social, environmental, and macrosystem factors that affect snacking among unmarried girls ages 16 to 19. The study's findings emphasize the importance of behavioral change strategies to modify the eating and activity patterns of adolescent…