Provides the rationale for support groups, describes their design and implementation in Viet Nam, and summarizes lessons learned.

This set of 15 two-page reproductive health center profiles provide an overview of infant and young child feeding practices and MTBT social franchise activities. Each profile lists the franchise facility and contact information.

This set of of 15 two-page provincial profiles provides an overview of infant and young child feeding practices and MTBT social franchise activities. Each profile lists the franchise facility and contact information.

Explores the pathways by which early and exclusive breastfeeding reduces newborn deaths and discusses program implications.

Discusses the negative effects of stunting on survival, childhood and adult health, learning capacity, and productivity; outlines interventions to prevent stunting.

Reviews available evidence on whether infection diminishes the positive impact of nutrition interventions on child growth and whether improved nutrition limits the negative impact of infections on child growth.