Summarizes methods and findings of a qualitative study in 2009 to identify current feeding practices and barriers to and facilitators of optimal practices, as well as summarizes findings from trials of improved practices conducted in 2010 to test the acceptability and feasibility of recommended f

Provides background information and serves as a leave-behind material at meetings. It provides additional key messaging around the global movement to scale up nutrition, the action steps for policymakers, the power of nutrition, and best feeding practices.

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

Explains how to introduce and prepare nutritious foods, offers tips on how to avoid and deal with fussy eating, and answers mothers’ questions. Distributed to mothers in nutrition franchises in Viet Nam.

Presents the methodology and results of using linear programming to determine whether micronutrient needs could be met using only unfortified local foods in three countries, explores options for meeting these needs that includes fortified products, and compares the costs of the various scenarios.

Helps counselors in Viet Nam conduct individual counseling and facilitate group discussions on feeding practices.