Nutrition in adolescence

Malnutrition during adolescence can have lifelong consequences. Adolescents undergo rapid biological and socioemotional changes and set lifelong dietary and related habits. Gender norms can leave girls disproportionately impacted by food insecurity, but many adolescent boys are malnourished as well. Adolescent girls are at risk of dropping out of school, marrying, and becoming pregnant - all of which can harm their nutrition and health as well as that of their offspring.

Adolescent agency is a powerful force

Today is the United Nations International Youth Day, a day that recognises and celebrates the role that young people play in enhancing our global society. Young people have never been more vocal about their expectations of their leaders and the future they want to secure for themselves and the next generation. 

Market assessment of fortified oil and ghee in Bangladesh

A cross-sectional market survey was conducted to assess the presence of edible oil brands, including imported and locally produced brands and unbranded oils in selected markets across the eight divisions of the country, and to compare the vitamin A content of the edible oil brands with the national edible oil fortification standards.

Process evaluation of BRAC’s Pushtonika programme in Bangladesh

A mixed-methods process evaluation was carried out to identify strengths and weaknesses in implementation, processes, and uptake of a micronutrient powder programme in Bangladesh.

Consumption insight study on adolescent girls' food consumption behaviour in Bangladesh

The aim of this consumer information study was to provide context-specific information that can guide the development of behaviour change interventions aimed to promote improved eating behaviour of adolescent girls in Bangladesh.

A report on understanding human motivation among Bangladeshi adolescents

Bangladeshi adolescents are in the midst of several modes of expansion outside their context such as from closely enmeshed family networks to broader collectives. This report covers an assessment on understanding human motivations among Bangladeshi adolescents. 

National micronutrients status survey 2011-12 final report

Although Bangladesh has made important progress over the last two decades in the area of undernutrition, micronutrient malnutrition still poses a significant public health threat. To increase coverage in hard to reach areas and provide a more regularised supply of vitamin A to the general population, the Government of Bangladesh endorsed a national programme to fortify edible oil with vitamin A.