Brief

Nov 07 2014

Novel and underused food sources of key nutrients for complementary feeding (Insight Series)

Explores the potential contribution that underused, micronutrient-rich foods could make in addressing nutrient gaps in complementary foods and suggests ways to promote their access consumption.

Brief

Nov 07 2014

Ensuring adequate nutrient intake during the period of complementary feeding (Insight Series)

Examines why infants require a much higher quality diet than other members of the household, identifies nutrient gaps in typical complementary food diets, and describes strategies for achieving adequate nutrient intake among children 6-24 months old.

Brief

Nov 06 2014

Overview of the social franchise model for delivering counseling services on infant and young child feeding

Describes the development and evolutionary path and lessons emerging from the delivery of IYCF counseling services in franchised health facilities in Viet Nam.

Brief

Nov 06 2014

Program brief: Infant and young child feeding support group model

This 4-page document answers questions on the purpose of IYCF support groups, the way they are structured, and the topics that are discussed.

Field note

Oct 11 2013

A nutritious start to life and a promising future

“It’s my responsibility to make sure that my son grows up intelligent and healthy,”says Sabina Yasmin, a 21-year-old mother from a rural village in Bochaganj sub-district in northern Bangladesh.

Field note

Sep 01 2013

Good feeding practices don’t just happen

On Friday, September 21, 2012, I gave birth in a nearby health center to my second daughter.  Her father and I named her Bethlehem. We were happy. God had blessed our family with a healthy and strong baby. I thank God and all that have helped me.

 
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