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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.
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,…
Starting from Girls: They Are the Source to Trigger a Change
Occasional Paper published by Save the Children in
This paper focuses on increasing the inclusion of girls in the global debate on nutrition, agriculture, and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses what is overlooked or unknown about girls, their work, and their potential, and suggests possible directions for policymakers.
Nutrition International Call to Action #ShellGrowIntoIt
Informational Infographic published by Nutrition International in
This five-page document outlines Nutrition International's Call to Action to ensure that girls have access to adequate nutrition so they can reach their full potential. The document briefly summarizes the issues surrounding malnutrition and anemia in girls, what Nutrition International is doing, and what the reader can do to support girls…
Landscape Report on Adolescent and Maternal Nutrition in Indonesia
Landscape Analysis published by Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in
This landscape analysis focuses on adolescent and maternal nutrition in the East Java province of Indonesia. It explores the nutritional status of women and adolescent girls, underlying factors of undernutrition, nutritious foods for adolescents and pregnant women, physical activity for adolescent girls and married women, communication channels,…