The aim of this review paper is to explore the strategies employed to tackle micronutrient
deficiencies with illustrations from field-based experience. Hidden hunger is the presence of …

Summary The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are now steering the global health
and development agendas. Notably, the SDGs contain no mention of primary health care …

The economic crisis and food and health system disruptions related to the COVID-19
pandemic threaten to exacerbate undernutrition in low-and middle-income countries …

The nutritional status of both women and men before conception has profound implications
for the growth, development, and long-term health of their offspring. Evidence of the …

Maternal and child malnutrition in low-income and middle-income countries encompasses
both undernutrition and a growing problem with overweight and obesity. Low body-mass …

Summary A new Global Investment Framework for Women's and Children's Health
demonstrates how investment in women's and children's health will secure high health …

Background: Over 250 million children in low-and middle-income countries are at risk of not
achieving their fullest developmental potential due to co-occurring risks such as poor …

Growth faltering is usually assessed using height-for-age Z-scores (HAZs), which have been
used for comparisons of children of different age and sex composition across populations …

Background Adequate complementary feeding practices in early childhood contribute to
better food preferences and health outcomes throughout the life course. Objectives The aim …

Background Malnutrition is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among
children under the age of 5 years in low and middle income countries like Nepal. Children …