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News

December 5, 2022

Nutrition International at the 22nd IUNS-ICN International Congress of Nutrition

The 22nd International Congress of Nutrition fosters collaboration and promotes advancement in nutrition science, research and development. Read on to learn about Nutrition International’s presence.

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Brief

November 28, 2022

Evidence update: Weekly iron and folic acid supplementation (WIFAS) for adolescent girls and women

This brief summarizes the results and implications of new evidence around WHO recommended WIFAS containing 2.8mg folic acid and its association with a lower risk of neural tube defects.

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Field Stories

November 15, 2022

Overcoming coverage gaps for adolescent nutrition in India

Community-based platforms stepped up to support adolescent girls to get the nutrition services they needed when schools closed due to COVID-19. This is Mahima’s story.

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Field Stories

October 7, 2022

In their own words: Girls stepping up for nutrition

As we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, hear what adolescent girls around the world are saying about nutrition.

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Field Stories

September 28, 2022

Changing the narrative: A shift in tone for first period stories

Learn how Nutrition International works with county governments in Kenya to empower adolescent girls to take care of their menstrual health through improved nutrition and education counselling.

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News

September 6, 2022

Nutrition International talks adolescent nutrition at 13th Africa Regional Conference for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts

Nutrition International reinforces the importance of adolescent nutrition at the 13th Africa Regional Conference for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

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Field Stories

August 31, 2022

From period stigma to peer support

How a pilot initiative in Uttar Pradesh is helping adolescent girls take charge of their menstrual health.

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News

August 12, 2022

West Java government and Nutrition International commit to improve adolescents’ nutrition

The West Java Government and Nutrition International hosted a record-breaking event of 1.3 million participants consuming weekly iron and folic-acid supplementation (WIFAS) together.

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July 28, 2022

The Cost of Not Breastfeeding Tool

Quantifying the country-level health, human capital and economic consequences of not protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding.

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June 7, 2022

Preventing birth defects, saving lives, and promoting health equity: an urgent call to action for universal mandatory food fortification with folic acid

We summarize scientific evidence and make a call to action for a resolution on universal mandatory folic acid fortification to accelerate the pace of spina bifida and anencephaly prevention globally.

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