Brief
Nov 07 2014
Essential fats for mothers and infants (Insight Series)
Discusses why intake of essential fats in the last trimester of pregnancy and the first 2 years after birth is critical for development of the brain and nervous system and presents strategies for improving fatty acid status.
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
Implications of cesarean delivery for breastfeeding outcomes and strategies to support breastfeeding (Insight Series)
Addresses the breastfeeding support needs of healthy, full-term babies born via cesarean delivery to healthy mothers.
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
Nov 05 2014
Rapid Assessment of IYCF in Communities in Tigray and SNNP Regions of Ethiopia
Complements earlier formative research through an assessment of communication channels, available resources, and training needs of health extension workers and volunteers.