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May 30, 2012 Guiding Food System Policies for Better Nutrition: Background paper for The State of Food and Agriculture, 2013
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2012After establishing the global context of malnutrition, the author asserts that the food system is a powerful tool for influencing human health and nutrition and that to use it effectively, food policies and projects should incorporate nutrition goals into their design and implementation.DocumentInvestments to reduce hunger and undernutrition
Cambridge University, 2013The authors point out that world food production is more than adequate for feeding the global population, nonetheless, because of the threat posed by climate change and to make food more affordable, they stress the need to invest in increased production. This is framed within the current context of world hunger and food production considering probable trends over the next few decades.DocumentUrban malnutrition: a review of food security and nutrition among the urban poor
2013NutritionWorks has conducted a review on 'food security and nutrition among the urban poor' on behalf of Save the Children. This work was carried out by Lili Mohiddin, Laura Phelps and Tamsin Walters.DocumentIncreasing cocoa productivity through improved nutrition
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, 2012Cocoa is cultivated in more than 40 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Over 90% of global cocoa production is cultivated by an estimated 5.5 million smallholders and most live below the poverty line and lack access to nutritious food.DocumentThe state of food and agriculture 2013: food systems for better nutrition
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2013Malnutrition in all its forms – undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight and obesity – imposes unacceptably high economic and social costs on countries at all income levels. This report argues that improving nutrition and reducing these costs must begin with food and agriculture.DocumentNutrition-sensitive interventions and programmes: how can they help to accelerate progress in improving maternal and child nutrition?
The Lancet, 2013Acceleration of progress in nutrition will require effective, large-scale nutrition-sensitive programmes that address key underlying determinants of nutrition and enhance the coverage and effectiveness of nutrition-specific interventions.DocumentMaternal and child undernutrition and overweight in low-income and middle-income countries
The Lancet, 2013Maternal and child undernutrition, including stunting, wasting, and deficiencies of essential vitamins andDocumentFood security and nutrition: the role of forests
Center for International Forestry Research, 2013With a growing global population, much of the current discourse on food security is focussed on increasing agricultural production. However, studies suggest that food insecurity is not caused by lack of food production, but by inadequate distribution, a lack of purchasing power and other non-productive causes.DocumentSmallholder agriculture’s contribution to better nutrition
Overseas Development Institute, 2013Commissioned by the UK Hunger Alliance for the June 2013 'Hunger Summit' this report asks "How can smallholder agriculture contribute to improving food security and reducing under-nutrition?"DocumentThe Hunger And Nutrition Commitment Index (HANCI 2012)
Hunger and Nutrition Commitment Index, 2013The 2012 HANCI report finds that low income countries like Malawi and Madagascar and lower middle income Guatemala, are leading the charge against hunger and undernutrition, whilst economic powerhouses such as India and Nigeria are failing some of their most vulnerable citizens. Key findings include:Pages