Exploring why 155 million children each year are stunted and how we can change that https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/stunting/rss en Maternal and Child Health Stunting Mon, 13 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Amruta Byatnal https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/08/13/deeply-talks-challenges-in-promoting-exclusive-breastfeeding https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/08/13/deeply-talks-challenges-in-promoting-exclusive-breastfeeding Partnerships are key in encouraging exclusive breastfeeding among vulnerable communities, Kathleen Pellechia, nutrition knowledge management specialist at Alive & Thrive, tells us. International Relief and Food Crises Stunting Thu, 09 Aug 2018 08:50:00 +0000 Dominic Kirui https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/08/09/uncertainty-as-government-takes-over-kenyas-school-lunch-program https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/08/09/uncertainty-as-government-takes-over-kenyas-school-lunch-program Kenya’s school lunch program provides critical nutrition for hundreds of thousands of children. But a change in the program’s administration has educators worried about the future of the initiative. International Relief and Food Crises Stunting Wasting Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:10:00 +0000 Ritwik Shukla https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/07/26/indias-stunted-progress-on-child-health-71-years-after-independence https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/07/26/indias-stunted-progress-on-child-health-71-years-after-independence This crosspost from the Accountability Initiative, a research group based at the Centre of Policy Research, uses data to unpack efforts to address malnutrition – part of a broader series on social welfare gains and failures. International Relief and Food Crises Stunting Tue, 17 Jul 2018 06:30:00 +0000 Carolyn Thompson https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/07/17/in-south-sudan-effects-of-hunger-will-linger-after-the-war-ends https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/07/17/in-south-sudan-effects-of-hunger-will-linger-after-the-war-ends There is no end in sight to South Sudan’s conflict, which has destroyed communities and upended the economy. Even when the bullets stop, high rates of stunting – caused by persistent food shortages – will make it difficult for the country to recover. Maternal and Child Health Stunting Wasting Fri, 13 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0000 Amruta Byatnal https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/07/13/expert-views-whats-next-on-the-agenda-for-nutrition-advocates https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/07/13/expert-views-whats-next-on-the-agenda-for-nutrition-advocates Malnutrition Deeply asked nutrition experts and practitioners about the history of U.S. opposition to breastfeeding and how the lessons from the WHA will help guide their future approach to this issue. Innovation Maternal and Child Health Stunting Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:52:00 +0000 Jack Clift, Mary D’Alimonte https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/07/12/nutrition-finance-a-multipronged-approach-for-the-sdg-era https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/07/12/nutrition-finance-a-multipronged-approach-for-the-sdg-era Results for Development researchers emphasize the need to leverage the Investment Framework for Nutrition to scale up nutrition-specific interventions and get smarter and more systematic about nutrition-sensitive projects in other sectors. Innovation Stunting Wasting Thu, 05 Jul 2018 11:40:00 +0000 Andrew Green https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/07/05/how-veterinarians-are-helping-prevent-hunger-in-war-torn-south-sudan https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/07/05/how-veterinarians-are-helping-prevent-hunger-in-war-torn-south-sudan Through their efforts to immunize livestock and introduce new, more productive breeds, veterinarians with Veterinaries Sans Frontieres Germany are working to prevent South Sudan from descending into famine. Malnutrition Deeply spoke to Silvester Okoth, the country director. Innovation Stunting Thu, 21 Jun 2018 13:10:00 +0000 Amruta Byatnal https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/06/21/agriculture-and-nutrition-cant-be-kept-in-separate-silos-say-experts https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/06/21/agriculture-and-nutrition-cant-be-kept-in-separate-silos-say-experts Before funding for a USAID project disappears, the director of food security and nutrition wants to apply some of the program’s lessons on nutrition-sensitive agriculture to broader food systems. Innovation Stunting Wasting Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:40:00 +0000 Disha Shetty https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/06/20/in-india-experts-look-to-climate-trends-to-tackle-malnutrition https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/06/20/in-india-experts-look-to-climate-trends-to-tackle-malnutrition Officials are increasingly looking to climate data to predict droughts, famines and heat waves and to help plan for – and prevent – the rising rates of moderate and severe malnutrition that have been shown to follow. Innovation Stunting Wasting Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:00:00 +0000 Andrew Green https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/06/18/doctors-without-borders-undernutrition-is-a-community-health-issue https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/06/18/doctors-without-borders-undernutrition-is-a-community-health-issue A pilot project run by Doctors Without Borders is examining how effectively community health workers can plug gaps in addressing malnutrition, including limited knowledge about its symptoms and a lack of healthcare facilities. Maternal and Child Health Stunting Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:35:28 +0000 Melody Schreiber https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/06/14/human-milk-banking-the-surprisingly-simple-way-to-save-babies-lives https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/06/14/human-milk-banking-the-surprisingly-simple-way-to-save-babies-lives Brazil’s successful milk bank system, which relies on donated milk, is now being adopted across Latin America. International Relief and Food Crises Maternal and Child Health Stunting Wasting Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:30:00 +0000 Lara Setrakian https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/06/12/sun-movement-building-on-domestic-efforts-to-end-malnutrition https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/06/12/sun-movement-building-on-domestic-efforts-to-end-malnutrition Gerda Verburg, coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement, also said there is an important role for the private sector to play in global efforts to end malnutrition, although the companies must adhere to international standards. Maternal and Child Health Stunting Wasting Thu, 07 Jun 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Amruta Byatnal https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/06/07/new-report-highlights-global-disparities-in-breastfeeding-rates https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/06/07/new-report-highlights-global-disparities-in-breastfeeding-rates Maaike Arts, a nutrition specialist with UNICEF, explains why low- and middle-income countries have higher rates of breastfeeding and what policies might be introduced to encourage the practice in the developed world. Noncommunicable Diseases Overweight and Obesity Stunting Wed, 23 May 2018 12:50:00 +0000 Andrew Green https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/05/23/adolescent-malnutrition-finally-receives-some-attention https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/05/23/adolescent-malnutrition-finally-receives-some-attention There is a growing recognition among policymakers that ignoring adolescent malnutrition undermines child nutrition efforts and sets young people up for less success or more complications later in life. Micronutrient Deficiency Overweight and Obesity Stunting Wed, 23 May 2018 08:10:00 +0000 Inge Kauer https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/05/23/major-food-retailers-must-do-more-to-make-products-healthier https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/05/23/major-food-retailers-must-do-more-to-make-products-healthier As the 2018 Access to Nutrition Index report launches today, Inge Kauer, executive director of the the Access to Nutrition Foundation, says private companies need to be more rigorous and be part of the solution to global nutrition crises. Innovation Micronutrient Deficiency Stunting Wed, 16 May 2018 11:40:00 +0000 Akshai Jain https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/05/16/the-cutting-edge-of-malnutrition-research-in-india-is-inside-the-gut https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/05/16/the-cutting-edge-of-malnutrition-research-in-india-is-inside-the-gut With traditional nutrition programs failing to correct anemia and other forms of malnutrition, researchers are now exploring what role the microbiome in the gut plays in perpetuating these problems. Maternal and Child Health Stunting Thu, 10 May 2018 11:20:00 +0000 Amruta Byatnal https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/05/10/india-is-confronting-a-cash-transfer-failure https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/05/10/india-is-confronting-a-cash-transfer-failure In the second part of our series on cash transfers, we explore how opposition to an experiment made the Indian government confront the drawbacks and look for lessons for future interventions. Micronutrient Deficiency Overweight and Obesity Stunting Thu, 10 May 2018 06:50:00 +0000 Sir John Beddington https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/05/10/harnessing-public-private-partnerships-to-improve-diets https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/05/10/harnessing-public-private-partnerships-to-improve-diets Poor diets are posing a greater global health risk than air pollution, alcohol, drug and tobacco use combined. Sir John Beddington, co-chair of Global Panel, unpacks its latest policy brief to explore opportunities for public-private partnerships. Stunting Tue, 08 May 2018 07:40:00 +0000 Andrew Green https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/05/08/nutrition-interventions-alone-not-enough-to-reduce-stunting-new-report https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/05/08/nutrition-interventions-alone-not-enough-to-reduce-stunting-new-report A new analysis from nonprofits WaterAid and PATH calls for collaborative approaches across the health, nutrition and water and sanitation sectors. Innovation Maternal and Child Health Overweight and Obesity Stunting Thu, 03 May 2018 11:30:00 +0000 Amruta Byatnal https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/05/03/expert-views-how-can-communication-improve-nutrition https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/05/03/expert-views-how-can-communication-improve-nutrition Members of Malnutrition Deeply’s expert community share their key takeaways from the recently concluded Social and Behavior Change Communication Summit in Bali. International Relief and Food Crises Stunting Wasting Wed, 02 May 2018 12:10:00 +0000 Andrew Green https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/05/02/new-research-shows-cash-transfers-have-limited-impact-on-malnutrition https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/05/02/new-research-shows-cash-transfers-have-limited-impact-on-malnutrition It is clear that cash transfers alone will not end acute or chronic malnutrition, leaving researchers to examine how they can be effectively integrated as part of a larger response. International Relief and Food Crises Stunting Wasting Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Andrew Green https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/04/27/deeply-talks-encouraging-investment-in-nutrition https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/04/27/deeply-talks-encouraging-investment-in-nutrition In the third episode of our Deeply Talks, World Bank’s Meera Shekar joined us to discuss the progress made by the Investment Framework for Nutrition. Maternal and Child Health Stunting Wasting Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:30:00 +0000 Martin Bader https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/04/26/campaign-for-eggs-in-indias-school-lunches-ruffles-feathers https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/04/26/campaign-for-eggs-in-indias-school-lunches-ruffles-feathers Efforts to meet nutrition needs with eggs have run afoul of some lunch providers who say including the food would violate their cultural beliefs. Micronutrient Deficiency Stunting Wasting Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000 Amruta Byatnal https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/04/25/nutrition-financing-needs-a-paradigm-shift-save-the-children https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/04/25/nutrition-financing-needs-a-paradigm-shift-save-the-children Save the Children is calling for a tripling of global nutrition funding from previous targets set by the World Bank. The new model would integrate nutrition-sensitive initiatives. International Relief and Food Crises Stunting Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:40:00 +0000 Andrew Green https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/04/16/in-bangladesh-international-donors-help-build-a-domestic-focus-on-nutrition https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/04/16/in-bangladesh-international-donors-help-build-a-domestic-focus-on-nutrition Donors can be instrumental to getting malnutrition on national agendas, and they must also build relationships with government officials and implementing agencies. Micronutrient Deficiency Stunting Thu, 05 Apr 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Lawrence Haddad https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/04/05/to-get-children-to-eat-more-animal-sourced-foods-make-them-cheaper https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/04/05/to-get-children-to-eat-more-animal-sourced-foods-make-them-cheaper GAIN executive director Lawrence Haddad reviews the latest research on the impact of animal-sourced foods on infants. He says affordability is key to encourage consumption. Innovation Stunting Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Amruta Byatnal https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/03/29/deeply-talks-how-can-technology-reduce-stunting https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/03/29/deeply-talks-how-can-technology-reduce-stunting In our latest episode of Deeply Talks, we explored how a project in Timor Leste is using technology to reduce stunting. David Roach, the cofounder of Catalpa International, spoke to our editors about the project and the lessons he has learned. International Relief and Food Crises Stunting Wed, 28 Mar 2018 03:00:00 +0000 Wyatt Massey https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/03/28/after-haiti-rethinking-how-to-address-malnutrition-in-an-emergency https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/03/28/after-haiti-rethinking-how-to-address-malnutrition-in-an-emergency Traditional emergency responses have focused on providing food and medical care to address hunger. But researchers say there may be an opportunity to do more. Stunting Wasting Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:20:00 +0000 Andrew Green https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/03/16/expert-views-nutrition-advocates-set-their-priorities https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/community/2018/03/16/expert-views-nutrition-advocates-set-their-priorities Members of Malnutrition Deeply’s expert community weigh in on how they can leverage local and regional networks to advance the nutrition agenda. Maternal and Child Health Stunting Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000 Corinne Redfern https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/03/14/spike-in-adolescent-pregnancy-brings-nutrition-challenges-in-cambodia https://www.newsdeeply.com/malnutrition/articles/2018/03/14/spike-in-adolescent-pregnancy-brings-nutrition-challenges-in-cambodia New parents say they do not have the resources or the knowledge to provide their children with the nutrition they need. And the government has no strategy to assist them.