Did you know: more than 75% of overweight children live in developing countries with the prevalence in Africa almost doubling in the last 20 years. Many low- and middle-income countries are neglecting overweight and obesity as major health threats, lack of policies. To help countries close these policy gaps, WHO has issued a consolidated package of 24 Essential Nutrition Actions, which outline the most effective ways countries can improve their peoples’ nutritional status by preventing both undernutrition and overweight. Interventions include: • improve nutrition of pregnant and breastfeeding women • encourage early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, then continued breastfeeding up to 2 years • promote appropriate solid foods for young children • provide micronutrient supplements and fortified foods, when needed. Read more about the WHO Essential Nutrition Actions, click below Essential Nutrition Actions: Improving maternal, newborn, infant and young child nutrition who.int Malnutrition in all its forms is closely linked, either directly or indirectly.
Posted on: Sat, 29 Jun 2013 04:46:16 +0000
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