Other content with the tag "Nutrition".

This document introduces the High Level Panel of Experts (HLPE) report presented to the Committee on World Food Security, emphasizing the critical

This FAO initiative highlights how strengthening aquatic food value chains can improve access to nutritious and safe foods for vulnerable populatio

This perspective highlights edible spiders as a sustainable, protein-rich food source with therapeutic potential, emphasizing their role in food se

This perspective shows that artisanal fisheries are vital for food security, livelihoods, and nutrition in the Galápagos, but face pressures from t

This perspective highlights the interconnected relationship between nutrition and climate change, emphasizing the need for integrated policies, res

This brief highlights that large-scale food fortification already prevents around 7 billion nutrient gaps annually, making it one of the most cost-

This policy brief analyses 34 Tanzanian policies and finds that climate and nutrition remain largely fragmented across sectors despite growing reco

This factsheet outlines a school feeding initiative in Tanzania’s Kagera region aimed at improving diet quality through fortified and biofortified

This fact sheet outlines a 2026–2028 initiative to strengthen large-scale food fortification in Tanzania by improving compliance, premix quality, a

This white paper examines energy use in Africa’s food-processing sector and highlights how high costs, inefficiencies, and reliance on diesel and b

This 2025 I-CAN final report assesses how climate change and nutrition are integrated across Nigeria’s national and state policies, initiatives, an

This working paper explores the nutritional, environmental, and economic potential of small freshwater fish species in Indonesia.

This GAIN Convening Paper (#22) synthesises insights from eight global Community of Interest sessions held in 2025 on strengthening urban food mark

This 2025 I-CAN baseline assessment examines how climate change and nutrition are integrated across Pakistan’s national and provincial policies.

This report reviews 27 Kenyan policies to assess how climate change and nutrition are integrated across sectors.

This study shows that Crateva adansonii leaves and Capparis corymbosa fruits are rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

This study shows that food procurement in Norwegian upper secondary schools does not fully align with nutritional guidelines and has high environme

Youth in Tanzania are highly active at community level but remain excluded from formal food systems governance.

Youth make up 64% of Pakistan’s population and are key to building a nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilient food system.

This opinion brief shares two personal reflections—from Rosalia Kaluki Muia at the start of her food systems career and Steve Godfrey nearing the e

This policy brief highlights the critical role Bangladeshi youth can play in accelerating the country’s transition toward a nutrition-sensitive, cl

This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of IFPRI’s global research, policy engagement, and institutional progress in 2024.

This report analyzes institutions within Niger’s food system across three capacity levels—enabling environment, organizational, and individual.

This working paper by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) investigates whether consumers in Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Kenya consider

This Field Exchange article reviews midline evaluation findings from Swabhimaan, a five-year initiative (2016–2021) under India's National Rural Li

This case study analyzes a digital nutrition messaging initiative rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic in Telangana, India.

This qualitative study investigates the empowerment of women through their roles as Nutrition Friends (Poshan Sakhis) in the Swabhimaan program in

This article reviews the design, rollout, and impact of a digital messaging campaign in Telangana during COVID-19, aimed at supporting early child

This original research paper analyses the gaps between the reach of health platforms and the actual coverage of essential nutrition interventions i

This policy brief underscores the urgency of investing in Early Childhood Development (ECD) as a cornerstone for inclusive economic growth.

This working paper by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) investigates whether consumers in Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Kenya consider

The article highlights the vital links between forests, nutrition, and public health, advocating for inclusive, cross-sectoral forest management ap

The article analyzes the results of the nutrition section from FAO’s 2021 Country Annual Reports, assessing country offices' contributions to nutri

The article outlines FAO’s global communication strategy for the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023, aimed at promoting the nutritional, envi

The article discusses a five-part virtual knowledge session series organized by FAO and the World Bank to address the interconnections between food

This catalogue showcases FAO’s flagship reports and key publications issued in 2021–2022 across diverse domains such as food security, nutrition, c

This FAO statistical reference offers data on agriculture, food, nutrition, and environment across 200+ countries.

FAO helped six Pacific Island Countries develop or revise their national food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs).

This visual guide educates pregnant and breastfeeding women on essential nutrition practices, including the importance of balanced diets, micronutr

This e-learning course introduces fundamental concepts connecting social protection, food security, and nutrition.

This report reflects on the EU-FAO FIRST policy initiative in Myanmar, focusing on integrating land tenure, agriculture, and nutrition into cohesiv

This poster summarizes a stepwise approach applied in Uganda and West Africa to integrate nutrition objectives into forest governance and food syst

The document outlines ten key cooking practices that help conserve nutrients during food preparation.

 This FAO-supported project developed food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) and strengthened Farmer Field School (FFS) systems to improve nutr

Tree Aid's study in Burkina Faso demonstrates the significant impact of promoting non-timber forest products (NTFPs) like shea and baobab on food s

This policy brief from FAO presents a framework for reallocating Ethiopia’s agricultural budget to simultaneously meet nutrition and transformation

This booklet encourages engagement from individuals, institutions, youth, civil society, and academia in marking World Food Day.

This profile analyzes Eswatini’s dual food systems, consisting of export-oriented farming and low-yield subsistence agriculture.

Zimbabwe’s food systems are shaped by land reforms, climate stress, and limited diversity.

This project promoted small-scale poultry farming in rural and peri-urban Kyrgyzstan to improve food security, women's empowerment, and nutrition.

This country profile outlines Belize’s food system dynamics, including strengths in local production and vulnerabilities related to income inequali

This report summarizes FAO’s interventions across 14 Pacific Island countries in 2021.

This newsletter highlights FAO Gambia’s recent projects including feeder road construction for better market access, oyster sector development unde

This report analyzes Kathmandu’s food system, focusing on diets, consumer behavior, food access, and supply chains.

This FAO article examines food safety risks and benefits of edible insects.

This report assesses the role of meat, dairy, and eggs in global nutrition.

Presented to the Committee on Fisheries, this FAO report highlights the nutritional importance of aquatic foods like fish, which are rich in essent

UNICEF’s position paper advocates for integrated approaches to social protection and nutrition, especially in fragile and humanitarian contexts.

This document compiles expert profiles and thematic research interests of the Scientific Advisory Committee on livestock.

This note outlines how climate change affects nutrition through food system disruption, WASH insecurity, and increased disease risk.

Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Academic Performance in Adolescents: The EHDLA Study

This cross-sectional study analyzed the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and academic performance among 788 adolescents i

Adherence to French Dietary Guidelines is Associated with Reduced Risk of Mortality in the E3N French Prospective Cohort

This research article examines the relationship between adherence to the 2017 French dietary guidelines and mortality in a cohort of over 72,000 wo

Unleashing the Potential of Millets

The report explores the role of millets in global food security, emphasizing their climate resilience, nutritional value, and potential for diversi

Enhancing the Production and Consumption of Safe and High-Quality Fruits and Vegetables

This report outlines efforts to promote sustainable horticulture by improving production systems, ensuring food safety, and increasing consumer acc

The Contribution of Small-Scale Fisheries to Healthy Food Systems and Sustainable Livelihoods in Uganda

This report examines the role of small-scale fisheries (SSF) in Uganda in supporting nutrition, livelihoods, and economic sustainability.

Contribution of Terrestrial Animal Source Food to Healthy Diets for Improved Nutrition and Health Outcomes

This report explores the role of animal source foods (ASF) in promoting healthy diets across different life stages, particularly in addressing nutr

Backcasting supports cross-sectoral collaboration and social-technical innovation bundling: Case studies in agri-food systems

This paper discusses the urgent need to transform food systems to address global challenges related to climate, biodiversity, equity, and nutrition

The Seeds of Prosperity programme

led by GAIN, IDH, and Unilever, aims to improve nutrition and hygiene among agricultural workers in global commodity supply chains.

Strengthening the enabling environment for scaling-up access to good quality complementary foods

This paper forms the third part of a series of three papers exploring the enabling environment, business models, and behaviour change components of

Improving complementary feeding: assessing public and private sector business models

This paper forms the first part of a series of three papers exploring the enabling environment, business models, and behaviour change components of

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020

This FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO flagship report assesses global food security trends, revealing that nearly 690 million people faced hunger in

The FAO International Day of Potato 2024

The FAO International Day of Potato 2024 report highlights the significance of the potato crop in global food security, employment, and sustainable

The Role of Nutrition in Maintaining the Health and Physical Condition of Sports Volunteers

This study investigates how nutrition affects the health and physical condition of sports volunteers.

Scaling Up Fruit Tree Production to Improve Food Security, Nutrition, and the Environment in Rwanda

This report highlights the role of fruit tree cultivation in combating malnutrition and promoting environmental sustainability in Rwanda.

The Impact of Social Media on Disordered Eating: Insights from Israel

This study examines the relationship between social media use and disordered eating among Israeli college students.

The Nutritional Benefits of Maize-Soybean Rotational Systems in the North-Western Free State, South Africa

This study evaluates the impact of maize-soybean crop rotation on the nutritional value of maize in the North-Western Free State, South Africa.

Transforming Nutritional Value into Commercial Gain: The Impact of Intensive Food Production

This review examines the shift from natural food value to commercial exploitation driven by intensive food production.

Promoting Nutritional and Sustainable Value of Shree Anna (Millets) in India

This study highlights the nutritional and environmental advantages of millets, referred to as "Shree Anna," in India.

The Availability of Food in Mexico: An Approach to Measuring Food Security

This research evaluates food security in Mexico by assessing food availability across 2,471 municipalities.

The Contribution of Agricultural Inputs in Reducing Child Stunting

This study examines the role of agricultural inputs in reducing child stunting globally, focusing on data from 2001-2020 across multiple countries.

Plant Food Consumption and Emotional Well-Being: The Helsinki Health Study

This study examines the association between plant food consumption and emotional well-being (EWB) among Finnish municipal employees.

 Promoting Equity and Justice: Harnessing the Right to Food for Africa's Food Security

This paper examines food security challenges in Africa through the lens of the right to food, emphasizing equity and justice.

Wet Markets in Southeast Asia and Access to Healthy Diets

This review highlights the role of wet markets in Southeast Asia as critical food environments.

Contribution of the Informal Milk Market to Nutrition in Kenya

This study evaluates the role of Kenya’s informal milk market in enhancing nutrition and food security.

Shree Anna (Millets): Promoting Nutrition and Sustainability in Agricultural Millets Map of India

Summary: The Shree Anna initiative aims to revitalize millet cultivation across India through educational programs, farmer training, and consumer a

Underutilized Vegetable Crops: Potential Sources of Nutrition and Livelihood Security

Summary: This review highlights the nutritional, economic, and environmental benefits of cultivating underutilized vegetables like Athalakkai, Chow

Innovations in Breakfast Cereal Incorporating Fruits and Vegetables: Enhancing Nutritional Profile and Sensory Characteristics

This review examines how incorporating fruits and vegetables into breakfast cereals can enhance their nutritional profile and sensory appeal.

Innovations in Breakfast Cereal Incorporating Fruits and Vegetables: Enhancing Nutritional Profile and Sensory Characteristics

This review explores how incorporating fruits and vegetables into breakfast cereals can enhance their nutritional value and sensory appeal.

Unlocking the Nutritional Power of Vegetables: A Guide to Vibrant Health

This review highlights the importance of incorporating vegetables into daily diets to boost health.

 Navigating Plant-based Meat Analogues: A Review of Challenges and Strategies for Consumer Acceptance

This review highlights the potential of plant-based meat analogues (PBMA) to reduce environmental and health impacts associated with traditional me

Nutrition in Health and Disease

The article "Nutrition in Health and Disease" underscores the essential role of nutrition across healthcare, highlighting its impact on health prom

Impact of school meals in Bangladesh

The paper "Impact of school meals in Bangladesh," by Murshedul Arafin, published in the World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews (2024), expl

Assessing the internal validity of a household survey-based food security measure adapted for use in Iran

The paper "Assessing the internal validity of a household survey-based food security measure adapted for use in Iran," published in Nutrition Journ

The Role of Nutrients in Exploring the Application of Nutrients in Athlete Training

The paper "The Role of Nutrients in Exploring the Application of Nutrients in Athlete Training," published in Highlights in Science, Engineering an

Promoting Entomophagy to Enhance Food Security and Nutrition in Kenya

The paper "Promoting Entomophagy to Enhance Food Security and Nutrition in Kenya," published in The International Journal of Progressive Research i

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Technologies for Personalized Nutrition: A Review

The article titled "Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Technologies for Personalized Nutrition: A Review" by Dimitris Tsolakidis, Lazaros

Global Economic Fallout of COVID-19: In-Depth Review of Market Dynamics, Employment Trends, Fiscal Policies, Food Security, and Nutrition

The article titled "Global Economic Fallout of COVID-19: In-Depth Review of Market Dynamics, Employment Trends, Fiscal Policies, Food Security, and

Status of Food and Nutrition Security in Kenya: An Implementation of the Framework for Harmonizing Nutrition Indicators

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of food and nutrition security in Kenya, emphasizing the disparities between urban and rural areas an

Public-Private Partnerships in Mexico: Implications of Engaging With the Food and Beverage Industry For Public Health Nutrition

The study investigates four Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Mexico, revealing a lack of public information on their implementation and effect

Current and Future Market Opportunities for Alternative Proteins in Low-and Middle-Income Countries

This study aimed to evaluate the market opportunity for AP in LMICs by evaluating current global AP market trends, the factors influencing consumer

Climate change and malnutrition are two of the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Responding to climate change and malnutrition reveals a ra

Climate change, rapid urbanization, war, and economic recession are key drivers of the current food systems’ disruption, which has been exacerbated

The Biden-Harris Administration envisions an America where no one wonders whether they will have enough money to put food on the table, where the h

Many impact-oriented initiatives are increasingly recognizing the opportunity to support the private sector to empower women in the workplace and g

Two new reports paint a dismal picture of nutrition in the U.S.

In Ethiopia, undernutrition remains a critical issue with current national estimates suggesting that the prevalence of stunting (36.8%), underweigh

An innovative digital information platform tackling wasting in Indonesia

Indonesia is home to approximately 2.2 million severely wasted (weight-for-height zscore < -3) children under five years of age (Ministry of Hea

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen remains the worst in the world.

The initiative “Nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food systems for Ghanaian SMEs: leveraging small and medium enterprises to improve nutrition” i

Food systems and supplies are transforming into a global industrial system, with corresponding changes in the production, distribution, and consump

Nutrition plays a key role in supporting the human immune system and reducing the risk of infections.

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2022 has been prepared by the FAO Agrifood Economics Divi

The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition, commissioned this Foresight report in 2015 to t

The scope of potential action in food systems is large.

UNICEF recognizes the importance of engaging business to achieve nutrition results for children.

Assessing positive and negative features of diets is key to understanding the causes of poor health and nutriti

Please read here the Key messages and the recommendations that emerged for the Dialogue #3 -- Impacts of the Russia-Ukraine War on Nutrition, Food

It is estimated that approximately 70% of children in India, between the ages of 6 months and 59 months are anemic.

Food environments are crucial spaces within the food system for understanding and addressing many of the shared drivers of malnutrition.

Food processing and value generation align with nutrition and current environmental planetary boundaries

There are current initiatives to make food processing sustainable; however, there is limited understanding of how these improvements influence plan

Many consequences of climate change undermine the stability of global food systems, decreasing food security and diet quality, and exposing vulnera

Urban public food procurement can address malnutrition and improve the beneficiary experience at public institutions whilst reshaping food systems

Nutrition data and information systems (ND&IS) are critical to guide the prioritisation, collection, analysis and dissemination of nutrition da

PAHAL (Partnerships for Affordable Healthcare Access and Longevity) is USAID and IPE’s flagship innovative financing platform to promote health fin

In 2014, the National Ministry of Health of Indonesia requested GAIN to support the district governments of Malang and Sidoarjo in East Java Provin