The #SBCCsummit is almost here! We're proud to sponsor the Summit as part of 's global commitment to combating malnutrition & safeguarding the lives of women and children. Learn more about project-led sessions and workshops at the Summit: advancingnutrition.org/news/2022/12/0
USAID Advancing Nutrition
@NutritionForDev
’s flagship multi-sectoral nutrition project, addressing the root causes of malnutrition to save lives and enhance long-term health and development.
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Timely micronutrient deficiency data is essential to understanding whether we’re making progress. Research indicates at least 1.6 billion preschool children & non-pregnant women have one or more deficiencies; the total is likely much higher. Read more: advancingnutrition.org/news/2022/10/0
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New research from @GAINalliance, @MNForum, & @NutritionForDev found that as many as 1 in 2 children and 2 in 3 women have micronutrient deficiencies. That’s equal to nearly 50% of the population.
Learn more about what is now being called #HiddenHunger.
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We're so excited to announce the official launch of the Nutrition Surveillance Learning Network!
The event was officiated by Dr. Bashir Issack, Head of Family Health, Ministry of Health, Kenya, and John Kuehnle, Director of the Health, Population and Nutrition Office.
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Tune in to our webinar tomorrow to learn more about the Feeding and Disability Resource Bank—a collection of resources designed to address feeding difficulties and encourage disability inclusion in nutrition programs. Learn more and register: advancingnutrition.org/events/2022/11
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#NowReading the latest edition of the Field Exchange, featuring our work on complementary feeding in emergencies programming! Read more at ennonline.net/fex/68/en
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Our latest issue of our flagship publication Field Exchange is out with a special section on complementary feeding in humanitarian contexts and beyond. Read about innovative, ambitious & effective programmes to protect & improve diets of young children: ennonline.net/fex/68/en
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Nutrition champions from Kisumu's 7 sub-counties in #Kenya have advocated for nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions. In response, government stakeholders have begun developing an investment case for sustained #nutrition interventions: kisumu.go.ke/nutrition-inve
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Register for this Food Systems for Nutrition Innovation Lab (FSN-IL) webinar to to hear about findings from a series of scoping exercises conducted by FSN-IL in it's first year and how these findings will build on activities moving forward: tufts.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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Join us on Nov 30 for the launch of our Feeding and Disability Resource Bank to learn about the importance of addressing feeding difficulties and how new resources can help nutrition programs be more inclusive: advancingnutrition.org/events/2022/11
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Are you a #nutrition program planner or implementer working to integrate #gender into global or country-based activities? Use this guide when designing, implementing, and monitoring to strengthen gender integration for improved nutrition outcomes:
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In #Kenya, we bring stakeholders from different sectors like education, health, and agriculture to improve #nutrition for at-risk populations. Learn more about our work here: advancingnutrition.org/where-we-work/
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Apply to the Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture Training of Trainers by Nov 18! More from a past participant on why they applied:
"I was interested in learning how to design nutrition-sensitive programs properly and effectively."— Cecilia L.
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Nigeria faces the significant challenge of providing adequate food and #nutrition for its growing 📈 population. Our project focuses on supporting multi-sectoral programming to improve nutrition in Kebbi, Sokoto, and Bauchi states: advancingnutrition.org/where-we-work/
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Where in the 🌍 is USAID Advancing Nutrition? In #Kenya we work with the government to ⬆️ capacity to plan, finance, manage, and implement #multi-sectoral interventions that improve the health of populations at risk of nutritional deficiencies. advancingnutrition.org/where-we-work/
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How do you identify nutrition-sensitive behaviors across the #FoodSystem? How can you tell if a behavior is nutrition-sensitive? Generate discussion and new ideas with this illustrative list of evidence-based nutrition-sensitive behaviors: advancingnutrition.org/resources/illu
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We work 🤝 collaboratively with the government of 🇳🇬 to improve the quality of #nutrition services and approaches for a healthy, productive and resilient #Nigeria: advancingnutrition.org/where-we-work/
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Anemia remains a critical and complex public health challenge with multiple causes. The USAID Advancing Nutrition Anemia Task force developed a report that addresses anemia's complex ecology, and published 5 briefs exploring current evidence and practice: advancingnutrition.org/resources/anem
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These resources, and more, can all be found on the USAID Advancing Nutrition Adolescent Nutrition Resource Bank!
advancingnutrition.org/resources/adol
Do you have a resource you’d like to share with the adolescent #nutrition community? Send them to info@advancingnutrition.org
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Children & adolescents can also receive harmful marketing of unhealthy foods through social media. This study by explores the digital media marketing landscape in the Philippines & recommendations for supporting healthy diets: advancingnutrition.org/resources/adol
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Marketing can have a powerful effect on food preference & consumption among youth. A report by provides recommendations for strengthening, monitoring, & evaluating legislation to regulate marketing of food & non-alcoholic beverages: advancingnutrition.org/resources/adol
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Engaging #youth in food systems supports improved diet and nutrition outcomes. This concept note describes evidence and opportunities for engaging young people in food systems activities: advancingnutrition.org/resources/adol
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#DYK new resources are regularly added to our Adolescent Nutrition Resource Bank? Follow this 🧵to learn about our newest uploads and how to use them to improve and expand adolescent #nutrition services and programs, or find them on our website: advancingnutrition.org/resources/adol
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Micronutrient deficiencies compromise immune systems, hinder child growth, development, school performance & limit human potential worldwide.
🆕 paper by reveals alarming updates & insights on #HiddenHunger 👉bit.ly/lancet_hh
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In Papu, a small Ghanaian community, women who belong to the village savings & loans association are on a mission to improve the lives of their families. Learn about a recent visitor to the Papu VSLA & how the projectsupports community groups in Ghana: advancingnutrition.org/news/2022/11/0
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Applying to the Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture Training of Trainers? Past participants shared their biggest takeaways:
"The biggest takeaway from the TOT was learning how to create an effective design matrix with measurable indicators."— Angela P.
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The #COVID19 pandemic has constrained resources for essential services like #breastfeeding support. What helps advance the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative? Read our latest LinkedIn article to find out:
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When young children get the nutrition they need early in life, we give rise to thriving families and communities. 's Shawn Baker sits down with to share five key successes that Nigeria can build on to end malnutrition. Watch:
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High-quality program evaluations are essential to determining what makes a social and behavior change #SBC approach effective. Read our guide on the process of conducting #nutrition program evaluations on SBC components: advancingnutrition.org/resources/meas
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No olvide inscribirse a nuestro próximo seminario para obtener más información sobre cómo el marco analítico de #COVID19 y la nutrición puede ayudar a reforzar las futuras políticas, programas e intervenciones en materia de nutrición: jsi.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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Information on dietary patterns & nutrient intake is essential for the design, monitoring, & evaluation of efforts to improve healthy diets. The Diet Assessment Decision Tool identifies existing data sources & collection tools for nutrition programmers: advancingnutrition.org/resources/diet
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Le cadre analytique pour COVID-19 et la nutrition est un outil 🔑 basé sur l'action qui peut être utilisé pour modéliser les chocs futurs des systèmes mondiaux. Inscrire à ce prochain webinaire pour en savoir plus : jsi.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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#NowReading our report on early childhood development in #Ghana. We explored the services in the health and social welfare sectors, responsive care and early learning in mother-to-mother support groups, and opportunities to promote optimal ECD ⤵
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Globally, 1.6 billion preschool children and non-pregnant women have one or more micronutrient deficiencies. New research supports efforts to end hidden hunger and its damaging impact in low- and middle-income countries. Learn more: advancingnutrition.org/micronutrient
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Did you know 💡 USAID Advancing Nutrition hosts a Nutrition Resource Hub full of publications, tools, & technical resources from and its projects? Explore the collection at advancingnutrition.org/resources/nutr
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L'impact de #COVID19 sur la #nutrition a souligné l'importance de la préparation. Dans ce prochain webinaire, découvrez comment un cadre analytique pour COVID-19 et la nutrition peut aider à mieux évaluer les futurs défis en matière de nutrition: jsi.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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In the wake of #COVID19, food security and #nutrition programming is more important than ever in #Nigeria. Learn more about our work advancing nutrition and health outcomes with our fact sheet:
advancingnutrition.org/resources/usai
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The Analytical Framework for #COVID19 & Nutrition is a 🔑 action-based tool that can be used to model future shocks to global systems, including pandemics, climate change, natural disasters, and economic crises. Join this upcoming webinar to learn more: jsi.zoom.us/webinar/regist
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Kenya has a strong policy environment for supporting improved early childhood development outcomes. Read an overview of the Ministry of Health’s policies and explore our #ECD country profile to learn more:
advancingnutrition.org/resources/nurt
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Changing behaviors isn't just about addressing the norms that influence them, but the concerns and interests underlying the norms themselves.
Katherine Dickin of and shares what this means for post-partum #MaternalNutrition at our recent webinar 🤱🏽
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