Authors: Engle, Patrice; Huffman, Sandra L.

Source: Food & Nutrition Bulletin, Volume 31, Supplement 2, June 2010 , pp. 186-197(12)

Publisher: Nevin Scrimshaw International Nutrition Foundation

Abstract:

For their optimal growth, and for greater long-term human capital development, children profit not only from improved nutrition but also from improved learning opportunities in the earliest years of life. This paper describes how actions to enhance optimal infant and young child nutrition can be linked with child development interventions for children under 3 years of age. In countries with high rates of malnutrition, linking these two components will result in synergies of program activities, and will bring about a greater impact at reduced cost than either activity conducted separately. New understanding of social marketing and communication strategies can increase effectiveness of linked interventions. Public-private partnerships to improve both child development and nutrition offer promise for sustainable interventions.

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Keywords: CHILD DEVELOPMENT; NUTRITION; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING; SOCIAL MARKETING

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2010-06-01

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• Established in 1978, the Food and Nutrition Bulletin (FNB) is a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by the Nevin Scrimshaw International Nutrition Foundation in association with the United Nations University.
  
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