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.
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.
News March 25, 2020 Canadian MPs see impact of Nutrition International's work in Tanzania Canadian members of Parliament Marwan Tabbara and Lianne Rood travelled to Tanzania in January to see the impact of Canadian-funded projects in the country.