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Quality of nutrition services in primary health care facilities of Dhaka city: State of nutrition mainstreaming in urban Bangladesh

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Gaps in the implementation and uptake of maternal nutrition interventions in antenatal care services in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and India

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Validation of an interviewer-administered seven-day semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire for the dietary assessment of preschool children in rural Bangladesh

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Stagnating trends in complementary feeding practices in Bangladesh: An analysis of national surveys from 2004-2014

Despite positive trends in economic development, the quality of infant and young child feeding in Bangladesh has not improved, and some indicators show negative trends, including declining consumption of legumes, fruits and vegetables. The study identifies the most vulnerable groups and opportunities for targeting to improve infant and young child diets.

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SHIKHA project improves nutrition for millions of mothers and children in Bangladesh

To improve the health of pregnant women and children under 2 in Bangladesh, SHIKHA scaled up behavior change communication activities in maternal nutrition and infant and young child feeding.

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The nutrition and health risks faced by pregnant adolescents: Insights from a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

Adolescent pregnancies pose substantial health risks for the mother and child. This study of adolescent mothers in Bangladesh found that they experienced a more difficult birth and a longer recovery, and the infants and mothers were significantly more stunted than older mothers and their infants. The authors suggest that approaches to delaying childbirth merit greater attention in maternal health and nutrition strategies where adolescent pregnancies are common.

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SHIKHA Project: Final Report

The final report for the SHIKHA project, conducted in southern Bangladesh from 2013 to 2016, describes how the project used a proven behavior change strategy to improve infant and young child feeding practices and maternal dietary diversity for...

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Pregnant women diet quality and its sociodemographic determinants in Southwestern Bangladesh

Diversity of diet among pregnant women is associated with nutrition sufficiency and micronutrient adequacy. This analysis shows that the diet quality of pregnant women was poor in the study region in Bangladesh, and intake of micronutrient-rich foods was low despite knowledge about the importance of these foods. The study result underscores the need to address other determinants of diet diversity as well as knowledge about recommended practices.

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Quality of nutrition services in primary health care facilities of Dhaka city: State of nutrition mainstreaming in urban Bangladesh

Gaps in the implementation and uptake of maternal nutrition interventions in antenatal care services in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and India

Validation of an interviewer-administered seven-day semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire for the dietary assessment of preschool children in rural Bangladesh

Stagnating trends in complementary feeding practices in Bangladesh: An analysis of national surveys from 2004-2014

SHIKHA project improves nutrition for millions of mothers and children in Bangladesh

The nutrition and health risks faced by pregnant adolescents: Insights from a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

SHIKHA Project: Final Report

Pregnant women diet quality and its sociodemographic determinants in Southwestern Bangladesh

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Quality of nutrition services in primary health care facilities of Dhaka city: State of nutrition mainstreaming in urban Bangladesh

Gaps in the implementation and uptake of maternal nutrition interventions in antenatal care services in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and India

Validation of an interviewer-administered seven-day semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire for the dietary assessment of preschool children in rural Bangladesh

Stagnating trends in complementary feeding practices in Bangladesh: An analysis of national surveys from 2004-2014

SHIKHA project improves nutrition for millions of mothers and children in Bangladesh

The nutrition and health risks faced by pregnant adolescents: Insights from a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

SHIKHA Project: Final Report

Pregnant women diet quality and its sociodemographic determinants in Southwestern Bangladesh