FANTA presented on and discussed nutrition advocacy and community nutrition assessment, counseling and support at the 2nd World Breastfeeding Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference drew in nutrition policy makers from around the world to analyze progress made and challenges faced in enhancing breastfeeding rates globally since 2012.
FANTA presented “Strengthening Multisectoral Planning for Nutrition at the Local Government Level: Experience from Uganda ” at the 7th African Nutrition Epidemiology Conference on October 12th. In the presentation, FANTA shared its approach to strengthening local nutrition governance through the District Nutrition Coordination Committee Initiative.
At the CORE Group Fall 2016 Global Health Practitioner Conference on Oct 13–14, 2016, FANTA discussed our nutrition advocacy process and explained how the newly revised PROFILES tool supports country-level nutrition advocacy.
Through the use of the body mass index wheel, created by FANTA and the Boston Children’s Hospital, health care workers can quickly calculate BMI and BMI-for-age as well as determine a client’s nutritional status using a single time-saving tool.
Little is known about the cause of preterm birth and its exact association with adverse health outcomes later in life. FANTA initiated a study with its partner, the University of Tampere, to investigate some of these issues affecting those living in low-income settings where the problem is most common.
The world aims to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030. Addressing climate change is crucial to continuing the fight against hunger and achieving this goal. That's why the theme of World Food Day this year is "Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must, too." Learn more about the links between climate change and food security.
To capture USAID experiences with integrating family planning with food security and nutrition programming, FANTA published findings and case studies from a desk review on the topic. Findings and recommendations are also included in a USAID technical brief on the topic.
The Uganda Nutrition Fellowship—an 18-month program to develop skilled nutrition professionals—placed 12 Fellows with nine host organizations last year to engage in a variety of nutrition activities. The multi-talented and dedicated Fellows graduated from the program on October 13 with newly gained technical and leadership experience. Learn more about the Fellows.
FANTA worked in collaboration with the Uganda Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to develop a guide to assist with conducting a 3-day session for community development officers on integrating food and nutrition security within community mobilization activities.
Results of an in-depth analysis provides evidence for the need to develop and update policy and technical guidelines in Guatemala to address micronutrient deficiencies as a public health concern, and within the context of Guatemala’s national strategy for the prevention of chronic malnutrition.
