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Promoting Youth Leadership on Nutrtition through Junior Parliamentarians and Junior Council Engagement in ZImbabwe
Journal Article published by Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) in
This article describes a strategy that was used to build the capacity of youth in relation to adolescent nutrition in Zimbabwe. The junior parliament, which is a recognized structure in Zimbabwe, was tasked with educating their peers in 35 schools on a variety of nutrition-related topics by incorporating nutrition into various school activities…
Adolescent Nutrition: Current Progress and Looking Ahead, Meeting Report 9-10 Feb 2021
Brief published by Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) in
This report summarises the proceedings from a two day virtual meeting of stakeholders from various countries and organizations. They discussed current global adolescent nutritional status, youth engagement in improving adolescent nutrition in specific countries, as well as government and organizational perspectives.
Pacific Kids Food Revolution Engages Children across the Region to Promote Healthy Eating
Journal Article published by UNICEF in
The Pacific Kids Food Revolution program is a UNICEF-created children's cooking show that uses television to engage kids in creating safe and nutritious meals using locally-sourced fresh, nutritious, and indigenous foods.
I Eat Well To Stay Healthy
Guideline/Guidance published by RSD Institute in
This guide supports adolescents in making healthy dietary decisions. It outlines the major food groups and macronutrients that should comprise each meal, as well as the appropriate quantity, timing, and cooking method of meals to implement to optimize the nutrition of a meal. It concludes with examples of meals and a set of practical tips on…
My Healthy Plate
Informational Infographic published by RSD Institute in
This infographic was developed to educate adolescents on the importance of a balanced diet containing the appropriate amounts of food from all the major food groups. It includes a diagram showing the recommended daily servings of each food group, the recommended composition of a plate of food, and important reminders and tips such as consuming…
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…
Adolescent Nutrition Training App (UNICEF Bangladesh)
eLearning published by UNICEF in
This "Adolescent Nutrition Training" app (available on Google Play), developed by Riseup Labs, with assistance from UNICEF Bangladesh and the Ministry of Health of Bangladesh, provides a free online nutrition course in Bengali. Users will learn about the importance of adolescent nutrition, the situation in Bangladesh with regard to…
Fooya! Fit. Food. Fun. Mobile Gaming App
eLearning published by FriendsLearn in
This resource contains 1) an academic article reporting the effectiveness of the Fooya! app for increasing healthy food choices in a study of 10-11 year old children in Chennai, India; 2) a brief communication describing the results of the study; and 3) a link to download the Fooya! game app. Fooya! uses implicit learning strategies to encourage…