Infant and Young Child Nutrition

May 10, 2020

Assessment of aflatoxin exposure among young children in Ethiopia using urinary biomarkers

Authors conducted a study to assess aflatoxin exposure among young children in Ethiopia using urinary biomarkers.

May 10, 2020

An egg a day enhances growth in resource-poor communities

This randomized controlled trial investigated the therapeutic efficacy of a daily supplemental egg, compared with usual diet, on enhancing growth among children in resource-poor communities.

May 10, 2020

A Community-Based Positive Deviance/Hearth Infant and Young Child Nutrition Intervention in Ecuador Improved Diet and Reduced Underweight

This study assessed the effectiveness of a Positive Deviance (PD)/Hearth community-based intervention by using local foods and peer-education to improve infant and young child nutrition.

May 9, 2020

A Changing Landscape for Vitamin A Programs: Implications for Optimal Intervention Packages, Program Monitoring, and Safety

The present article reviews the progress that has been made to to prevent vitamin A deficiency, and its related health consequences, gaps in vitamin A status and intervention coverage data.

Field Stories

April 21, 2020

Midwife in Nigeria uses nutrition knowledge to help women have safer, healthier pregnancies

Rita Momoh is a nurse-midwife at a hospital in Abuja, Nigeria. With 15 years of experience and two children of her own, she understands the struggles facing pregnant women in the country.

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April 7, 2020

We support and promote exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding, which are essential for children to receive all the nutrients needed for healthy growth.

Blog Posts

April 7, 2020

Ensuring children can continue to access life-saving vitamin A during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Global Alliance for Vitamin A provided some guidance as to how governments can continue to distribute vitamin A safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Field Stories

April 7, 2020

County health official's efforts lead to increased resources and budget for nutrition

Angeline Korir is a dedicated champion for good nutrition − and the people of Nandi County, Kenya have benefitted from her efforts.

Field Stories

March 30, 2020

Community health champion Rekhaben Zampada is changing and saving lives in rural India

Rekhaben is an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA), a trained health educator and promoter deployed by the Government of Gujarat’s Department of Health and Family Welfare.

Field Stories

March 30, 2020

Pilot projects in Ethiopia improve infant and young child nutrition

In the Amhara region of Ethiopia, Nutrition International and the Amhara Development Association joined forces on several pilot projects designed to improve infant and young child nutrition.

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Assessment of aflatoxin exposure among young children in Ethiopia using urinary biomarkers

An egg a day enhances growth in resource-poor communities

A Community-Based Positive Deviance/Hearth Infant and Young Child Nutrition Intervention in Ecuador Improved Diet and Reduced Underweight

A Changing Landscape for Vitamin A Programs: Implications for Optimal Intervention Packages, Program Monitoring, and Safety

Midwife in Nigeria uses nutrition knowledge to help women have safer, healthier pregnancies