Proceedings of the 3rd Expert Consultation and Planning Meeting on Infant and Young Child Nutrition-(Part 2)
- Author:
Sofia Amarra
;
Pauline Chan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Southeast Asia, infant, nutrition, feeding, nutritional status, children
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2013;19(1):139-142
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction: The Infant and Early Childhood Nutrition Task Force, International
Life Sciences Institute Southeast Asia (ILSI SEA) Region, organised the 1st and 2nd
Expert Consultation and Planning Meeting on Infant and Early Childhood
Nutrition in 2009 and 2011, respectively. The goal of the consultations was “to
generate and promote relevant science-based information that will help improve
nutritional status, growth and development of infants and young children in
Southeast Asia.” Methods: An Expert Panel Core Group was created whose role
is to provide advice and recommendations through a review of current scientific
knowledge regarding issues related to early childhood growth and nutrition.
The Panel is composed of experts representing 7 countries (China, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam). In July 2012, the
Panel convened the 3rd Expert Consultation and Planning Meeting on Infant and
Young Child Nutrition in Singapore. This report presents the highlights of the
meeting and recommendations made by the Panel on ways to improve infant
and young child nutrition in Southeast Asia. Results and Conclusion: The effective
use of WHO indicators for assessing infant and young child feeding practices,
mitigating the effects of maternal employment on breastfeeding, using behaviour
change communication, updating the education of health personnel, and
improving maternal health were considered important actions to be taken. Since
current feeding practices in Southeast Asia fall short of WHO recommendations,
studies are needed to develop strategies which take into consideration the diverse
cultural settings that characterise the region.
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