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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…
Maternal Nutrition for Girls and Women: Technical Guidance Brief
Guideline/Guidance published by USAID in
This brief explains why the nutrition of adolescent girls and mothers is important and the causes of malnutrition among girls and mothers. It provides an overview of key nutrition-specific interventions that address the immediate causes of malnutrition in adolescent girls and mothers. To mitigate the underlying and systemic causes of malnutrition…
Adolescent Nutrition Policy and Programming in SUN countries
Technical Report published by Save the Children in
This report highlights the importance of adolescent nutrition and describes adolescent nutrition interventions, national policies, and the roles and responsibilities of adolescent services in Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) countries and India. It also provides recommendations related to international policy, promising interventions, and research.
Review of Programmatic Experiences to Adolescent and Women's Nutritional Needs in Low and Middle Income Countries
Technical Report published by SPRING in
This report reviews the approaches used, practices promoted, and lessons learned by projects designed to improve the nutrition of adolescent girls and WRA in LMICs. It provides information on global programmatic experiences and summarizes inputs, outcomes, and lessons learned from implementers carrying out nutrition programs for WRA. Policy and…
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…
Plan Stratégique de Santé des Adolescents et des Jeunes (2015–2020)
Policy published by Ministry of Health in
This document outlines a strategic plan by the Ministry of Health to address various health and reproductive issues affecting adolescents and children in Burkina Faso. The plan includes specific objectives for improving adolescents and children, as well as indicators for tracking these objectives. Themes include sexual and reproductive health,…
Guineau-Bissau PLANO ESTRATÉGICO DE NUTRIÇÃO 2015-2019
Policy published by Ministeria de Saude Publica, Republica de Guine-Bissau in
This document is the Guineau-Bissau overarching nutrition strategy. The strategy promotes optimal nutrition for children from 6 months to 19 years of age, and advocates for good nutrition practices for children, young people, and adolescents at schools, health centers, and women's literacy centers.