Workforce nutrition programs are a set of interventions advocated by the Workforce Nutrition Alliance, designed to work through the existing structures of the workplace to address fundamental aspects of nutrition amongst employees or supply chain workers.

Developed by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with WHO, UNICEF, and Alive & Thrive, these materials equip health workers at all levels with the most updated knowledge and skills to provide counseling and support to mothers, caregivers, families and community on optimal IYCF practices f

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

Identifies actions during pregnancy and the first 2 years to improve nutrition and the impact on child health, education, and economic development.

Covers recommended complementary feeding practices in 12 sessions using adult learning principles that include food demonstrations and role plays of counseling.

Seven posters are placed in health facilities to reinforce messages received during counseling.