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Hargreaves, Dougal, Emily Mates, Purnima Menon, et al. The Lancet, November 2021

Effective interventions and policies for adolescent growth, nutrition, and development need to be multi-sectoral and supported by multi-faceted and multi-level policy, extending across education, health, food systems, social protection, and digital media. Data standardization and systems are essential to coordinate and monitor these responses. Resilient food systems need to ensure access to healthy and affordable foods and provide infrastructure and incentives for physical activity. Partnerships with young people are essential to ensure that food policies reflect their needs and aspirations.