The objective of this study was to assess the contribution of iodine intake from iodised household salt, iodised salt in instant noodles, and iodine in ground water in five regions of Indonesia.
The objective of this study was to examine the influence of improved information and educational messages on outer packaging of a micronutrient powder (MNP), locally known as “Taburia”, on knowledge and adherence to recommended use.
Household coverage with iodized salt was assessed in 10 countries that implemented Universal Salt Iodization.
This commentary aims to discuss the multiple ways in which private sector can leverage its expertise to improve nutrition in general, and complementary feeding in particular.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a novel behaviour change intervention, Gerakan Rumpi Sehat (the Healthy Gossip Movement), on infant and young child feeding practices in peri‐urban Indonesia.
The objective of the symposium to the Asian Congress of Nutrition in Singapore was to discuss important nutrition issues in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, to elaborate on pressing nutrition issues in the region, and to debate strategies, in particular to tackle the prevalence of malnutrition, with a focus on micronutrient deficiencies and stunting.
The purpose of this study on child stunting determinants in Indonesia was to outline who are the most vulnerable to stunting, which interventions have been most successful, and what new research is needed to fill knowledge gaps. Published studies are lacking on how education; society and culture; agriculture and food systems; and water, sanitation, and the environment contribute to child stunting.
This week GAIN is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week by emphasizing the importance of breastfeeding as a pillar for the healthy growth and development of children in their first two years. The theme of this year’s WBW, coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), revolves around the Sustainable Development Goals.
This paper examines lessons learned on how to drive consumer awareness, and to ensure uptake and compliant use of product solutions in the context of the Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition programmes.
This concept brief advocates for addressing nutrition security of cocoa farmers to break the vicious cycle of under-nourished cocoa families over generations. Addressing nutrition security could lead to a more diversified and nutritious local diet, resulting in healthier and more productive cocoa farmers.
