Report

Nov 07 2014

Identifying Micronutrient Gaps in the Diets of Breastfed 6-11-month-old Infants

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.

Report

Nov 06 2014

Using Behavioral Theory to Evaluate the Impact of Mass Media on Breastfeeding Practices in Viet Nam: Evaluation Plan and Baseline Findings

Presents findings of a 2011 survey that serve as the baseline for the evaluation of the Viet Nam mass media campaign.

Report

Feb 01 2014

Small grant program: Findings of 12 innovation grants to improve infant and young child feeding

The goal of the Alive & Thrive (A&T) Grants Program (2009 to 2014) was to identify new solutions for scaling up effective and sustainable interventions to improve infant and young child feeding by linking research to program delivery.

Field note

Jul 01 2012

How we strengthened national IYCF policies in Viet Nam: Truong Quoc Hung’s story

In June 2012, the National Assembly approved both pieces of legislation. Hung currently serves as the Assistant to the President of the Viet Nam National Assembly’s Institute for Legislative Studies (ILS)—the nation’s leading center for policy research, information, and analysis.

Field note

Jun 01 2012

Babies “talk” about breastfeeding in Viet Nam TV spots

A&T produced 2 TV spots to air on national television in Viet Nam. Nguyen Huong Giang, Behavior Change Specialist, shares her story on the production process.

Brief

Apr 01 2012

Expanding Viet Nam’s Maternity Leave Policy to Six Months

Every parent wants to secure the healthiest possible future for their newborn child and we all have a role in helping families make the best feeding decisions for their infants and young children.

 
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