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Delivering an Action Agenda for Nutrition Interventions Addressing Adolescent Girls and Young Women: Priorities for Implementation and Research
Journal Article published by Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences in
This paper summarizes the evidence for effective nutrition interventions in low- and middle-income countries and outlines policy recommendations and service delivery opportunities as part of an agenda for improving adolescent nutrition.
Evaluating the Use of a Novel Wallchart Tool to Identify Stunted Adolescents in Malawi - Poster
Informational Infographic published by Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) in
This poster provides information on the effectiveness of a wall chart for measurement of stunting (HAZ-score).
Suaahara II Annual Survey: Adolescent Panel Year 1
Assessment Tool published by in
This document is the data collection tool used in Year 1 of the Suaahara project, which focused on expanding health and nutrition services for adolescents in Nepal. The tool addresses respondents' health-related background, integrated nutrition exposure, dietary recall, WASH, social participation, freedom of movement, self-efficacy, social…
DCP Chapter 3: Global Nutrition Outcomes at Ages 5 to 19
Technical Report published by The World Bank Group in
This book chapter describes the dietary intake and the consequences of malnutrition for children ages 5 to 19, as well as global actions to address these issues.
Children As Agents of Change: Children’s Role in Influencing Health and Nutritional Practices
Case Study published by Children for Health in
This rapid sift is from the Children’s Participation in Action and Learning for Nutrition (PCAANS) project in Mozambique. The aim was to inform the project's approach to nutrition education, identify and understand research on how children influence health behaviors, and identify qualitative methodologies to evaluate the impact of children’s…
Assessment of Adolescent Girl Nutrition, Dietary Practices and Roles in Zimbabwe
Technical Report published by Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) in
This assessment identified a variety of factors that may contribute to adolescent girl nutritional status in Zimbabwe. Rates of food insecurity and low dietary diversity were high. Pregnancy among unmarried adolescents was also common.
Formative Research on Adolescent Health and Nutrition in Udaypur District of Nepal: Proposal
Assessment Tool published by SABAL, USAID in
This research proposal proposes conducting formative research to learn about the experiences and preferences of girls ages 10 to 19 in Nepal, specifically with regard to their information needs, preferences for program format and content, barriers and enablers to their participation in health programs, and health care seeking behaviors.
Dietary Intake of Schoolchildren and Adolescents in Developing Countries
Journal Article published by in
This article provides an overview of the findings of 50 studies published from 2000-2014 that examined the patterns of dietary intake and the adequacy of nutrient intake of schoolchildren and adolescents in developing countries. The article concludes that children, adolescents, parents, schools, and communities need education about healthy eating…