Strategic and well-coordinated advocacy is essential to improve nutrition at scale. Recent efforts in countries throughout Southeast Asia have generated regional momentum and resulted in stronger nutrition policies and programs.

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

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.

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.