USAID Nutrition Resource Hub
Some large-scale surveys use a multiple pass inquiry to collect 24-hour food consumption data and estimate minimum dietary diversity (MDD) and other indicators among children 6 to 23 months of age. While the multiple pass approach may ensure a comprehensive recording of intake, a simpler list-based method may be cheaper and faster to administer.
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With a new digital tool, USAID Advancing Nutrition strengthened the reporting system for community-based growth monitoring and promotion services, facilitating the work of health personnel to address malnutrition.
USAID Nutrition Resource Hub
These posters were delivered at the American Society for Nutrition's Nutrition 2023 conference. The first reviews a dietary assessment study conducted by the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre among of pregnant and lactating women. The objective was to assess micronutrient intake and the prevalence of inadequate intake among non-pregnant, non-lactating women of reproductive age.
USAID Nutrition Resource Hub
This paper explores the key elements of gender-transformative approaches and provides examples of their application within agricultural initiatives, as well as resources for agricultural practitioners.
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This webinar will highlight key elements of the WHO comprehensive framework for action, and describe the vision, mission, and activities of the Anaemia Action Alliance.
USAID Nutrition Resource Hub
Improving the skills and competencies of the global nutrition workforce (e.g., nutrition program managers and technical staff) to design, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate nutrition services is one of the key capacity gaps that the nutrition sector needs to address to improve the coverage and effectiveness of nutrition service provision and ultimately health and nutrition outcomes.
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On October 4, 2023, USAID Advancing Nutrition hosted an end of project event in Washington, DC to share learning, evidence, and resources to advance multi-sectoral nutrition.
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In collaboration with key stakeholders, USAID Advancing Nutrition supports multi-sectoral nutrition planning, coordination, and financing in northern Ghana.
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USAID Advancing Nutrition strengthens health workers' capacity to deliver high-quality nutrition services in northern Ghana.
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In support of a key government strategy, USAID Advancing Nutrition strengthens the capacity of health service providers to improve community-based nutrition services in western Honduras.