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Improving Nutrition during Middle Childhood and Adolescence by 2032: A Research Roadmap
Technical Report published by Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) in
In 2021, Emergency Nutrition Network conducted a prioritization exercise to help set out a 10-year research agenda to support child and adolescent nutrition (5–19 years of age) in low- and middle-income countries.
Realising the Potential of Schools to Improve Adolescent Nutrition
Journal Article published by Academic Journal in
In this article, authors argue that school health programs have the potential to mitigate a growing epidemic of malnutrition in children and adolescents through the provision of healthy school meals, micronutrient supplementation, and setting standards for drinks and beverages.
Engaging Youth in Food Systems for Improved Nutrition Outcomes
Concept Note published by USAID Advancing Nutrition, Feed the Future in
This concept note proposes categorization of food systems approaches to engage youth, briefly summarizes the state of evidence, and highlights opportunities and knowledge gaps to begin to inform and inspire programming. It also suggests entry points and opportunities for USAID and its partners to continue to contribute to the evidence base…
Evidence-Based Nutrition Interventions Improved Adolescents’ Knowledge and Behaviors in Indonesia
Journal Article published by MDPI in
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of a gender-responsive package of three interventions on nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and diet and physical activity behaviors among adolescents in Indonesia. The package of interventions was associated with overall greater knowledge, changes in physical activity and iron and folic acid…
Anthropometric Assessment of Nutritional Status in School-Aged Children and Adolescents
Journal Article published by Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) in
This article discusses anthropometric assessment in school-aged children and adolescents.
"I'm Courageous": A Social Entrepreneurship Programme Promoting a Healthy Diet in Young Indonesian People
Journal Article published by Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) in
The Saya Pemberani program, which means "I'm courageous" in Indonesian, was a social enterpreneurship program that aimed to engage young people living in urban centers to generate ideas to improve their diets using social media platforms.
Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation and Nutrition Education for Adolescent Girls
Journal Article published by Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) in
This article summarizes the activities carried out by Nutrition International in six countries with a high burden of anemia in adolescent girls. The program collaborated with governements in various countries and facilitated weekly implementation of iron folic acid supplementation.
Improving Adolescents’ Food Choices: Learnings from the Bhalo Khabo Bhalo Thakbo (“Eat Well, Live Well”) Campaign in Bangladesh
Journal Article published by Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) in
The Bhalo Khabo Bhalo Thakbo campaign was a nationwide initiative launced by the government in collaboration with GAIN to promote adolescent engagement to improve the consumption of healthy meals by utilizing social media.