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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.
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…
100 Messages
Training Material published by Children for Health in
This publication focuses on 100 simple health education messages for children ages 8 to 14. The messages correspond to ten key health topics, one of which is nutrition. The health messages are designed for parents and health educators to use with children at home and in schools, clubs, and clinics.
The Participation of Children in Learning and Action for Nutrition (PCAANS)
Informational Infographic published by Children for Health in
This is a poster from the Children’s Participation in Action and Learning for Nutrition (PCAANS) project in Mozambique. The poster describes PCAANS, including its key messages.
Feed the Future Project Design Guide for Youth-Inclusive Agriculture and Food Systems: Volume I - Project Design
Guideline/Guidance published by USAID in
Volume I of this two-part Feed The Future Project Design Guide for Youth-Inclusive Agriculture and Food Systems provides USAID staff and implementing partners with approaches, frameworks, and tools to design agriculture programs that promote successful and meaningful youth engagement with the U.S. Feed the Future Initiative and the U.S. Government…
Infographic on Standards for Improving Quality of Care for Children and Young Adolescents in Health Facilities
Informational Infographic published by WHO in
This infographic illustrates the eight quality of care standards for children and young adolescents in health facilities. The standards related to improving the provision of care, the experience of care, and creating a child- and adolescent-friendly environment.
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…
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…