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Using a Gender Lens to Understand Eating Behaviours of Adolescent Females Living in Low‐Income Households in Bangladesh
Journal Article published by in
This study conducted qualitative research on the individual, social, environmental, and structural factors that influence the eating behaviors of female adolescents in low‐income families in urban and rural settings in Bangladesh. The study's recommendations relate to the age of marriage, adolescent pregnancy, schools meals for adolescents,…
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.
Who Is the Woman in Women's Nutrition? A Narrative Review of Evidence and Actions to Support Women's Nutrition Throughout Life
Journal Article published by in
This comprehensive narrative review summarizes the impact and delivery platforms of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions for adolescent girls; nonpregnant, nonlactating WRA; pregnant and lactating women; women with children under age five; and older women. The review has a special focus on nutrition interventions delivered in…
Adolescent Nutrition CALL TO ACTION: Better Data Now to Drive Better Policies and Programs in the Future
Brief published by SPRING in
This two-page call to action was produced during the 2017 Stakeholders Consultation on Adolescent Nutrition: Evidence, Guidance, and Gaps. The consultation emphasized the importance of generating and using high-quality data, working multi-sectorally, and engaging adolescents in research, program design, and implementation.
Bridging the Gap: Engaging Adolescents for Nutrition, Health, and Sustainable Development
Technical Report published by WFP in
This report summarizes the results of a study of adolescent nutrition conducted in Kenya, Uganda, Guatemala, and Cambodia on the role of adolescents in family health and nutrition. The report recommends that adolescent nutrition programs incorporate and adapt to the complexities of adolescents' lives and engage adolescents in the design,…
Guide to Anthropometry: A Practical Tool for Program Planners, Managers, and Implementers
Assessment Tool published by FANTA in
This guide provides information and step-by-step instructions on using anthropometry to assess nutritional status, as well as how anthropometric indicators relate to nutrition for children, adolescents, pregnant women, and WRA. The guide helps health and development professionals to collect, understand, and/or use anthropometric data as part of…
Nutrition in Middle Childhood and Adolescence
Landscape Analysis published by World Bank in
This paper describes adolescent nutrition as a neglected area of research and programming globally. It concludes that integrated adolescent health programs to prevent infection, improve diet quality, and encourage physical activity are necessary to reduce deficiency-related malnutrition while preventing overweight and obesity.
Diet and Eating Practices among Adolescent Girls in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review
Technical Report published by SPRING in
This report presents an overview of the findings of 288 studies that addressed the diet and eating practices of adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The report includes recommendations related to obesity prevention initiatives, school-based policies, and school meal programs.