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  • Published research

    From evidence to action: Uniting around nutrition in the 1000-day window

  • Feature

    Afghanistan’s food crisis through the eyes of a mother

    To combat malnutrition, FHI 360 is working with Afghan NGOs to train front-line health and humanitarian workers to deliver emergency nutrition services to pregnant and lactating women and their infants. 
  • Published research

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

  • Published research

    Pharmacokinetics and safety of 3 months of weekly rifapentine and isoniazid for tuberculosis prevention in pregnant women

  • Feature

    Breastfeeding helps mothers and their babies thrive

    In Laos, Myanmar and the United States, FHI Solutions initiatives Alive & Thrive and 1,000 Days work to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.
  • Published research

    Comparison of an interactive 24-h recall and weighed food record for measuring energy and nutrient intakes from complementary foods among 9-10-month-old Malawian infants consuming lipid-based nutrient supplements

    This paper assessed the relative validity of maternal 24-hour recalls compared to a weighed record of nutrition intake. The study shows there can be recall bias, with mothers reporting more supplement consumption than observed in a weighed record. The findings have implications for understanding and evaluating impacts of such interventions.
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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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    Strengthening the Evidence Base for Nutrition Interventions During the "1,000 Days"

    This resource summarizes FANTA nutrition intervention research and findings.
  • Published research

    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.
  • Publication

    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...