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Maternal, infant, and young child nutrition

Чечевичный суп с куриным мясом - Lentil Soup with Chicken (Recipe for Children 6-12 Months)

This video series is available in Russian language with Kyrgyz subtitles.

The USAID-funded SPRING project works to improve the nutrition of women and children in the Kyrgyz Republic, focusing on the 1,000 day window of opportunity. This is the time from a woman’s pregnancy until a child’s second birthday when proper nutrition plays a key role in the physical and mental development of a child as well as the ability to achieve his or her full potential.

Яблочное пюре, сладкое пюре из груши - Apple and Sweet Pear Puree (Recipe for Children 6-12 Months)

This video series is available in Russian language with Kyrgyz subtitles.

The USAID-funded SPRING project works to improve the nutrition of women and children in the Kyrgyz Republic, focusing on the 1,000 day window of opportunity. This is the time from a woman’s pregnancy until a child’s second birthday when proper nutrition plays a key role in the physical and mental development of a child as well as the ability to achieve his or her full potential.

Гречневая каша - Buckwheat Porridge (Recipe for Children 6-12 Months)

This video series is available in Russian language with Kyrgyz subtitles.

The USAID-funded SPRING project works to improve the nutrition of women and children in the Kyrgyz Republic, focusing on the 1,000 day window of opportunity. This is the time from a woman’s pregnancy until a child’s second birthday when proper nutrition plays a key role in the physical and mental development of a child as well as the ability to achieve his or her full potential.

Пюре из тыквы - Pumpkin Puree (Recipe for Children 6-12 Months)

This video series is available in Russian language with Kyrgyz subtitles.

The USAID-funded SPRING project works to improve the nutrition of women and children in the Kyrgyz Republic, focusing on the 1,000 day window of opportunity. This is the time from a woman’s pregnancy until a child’s second birthday when proper nutrition plays a key role in the physical and mental development of a child as well as the ability to achieve his or her full potential.

Diet and Eating Practices among Adolescent Girls in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Abstract

Adolescent girls in low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC) have poor nutrition profiles, including high risks for undernutrition, overweight/obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies. To better understand the current dietary intake and practices of adolescents in LMIC, we undertook a large-scale systematic review.

Improved Infant and Young Child Feeding Takes Root in Nigeria

The 2013 Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) for Nigeria found that infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices remain suboptimal in Nigeria. Among other findings, only 17.4% of children under six months old are exclusively breastfeed, and only 35.3% of mothers are continuing breastfeeding at two years. Child nutrition outcomes are often poor, with the rate of wasting among children under five years old at 18.0% and the rate of stunting at 36.8%.