WHO, UNICEF, WFP and UNHCR Consultation on the Dietary Management of Moderate Malnutrition in Under-5 Children
The World Health Organisation (WHO) convened a meeting in Geneva (September 30th - October 3rd, 2008) on the dietary management of moderate malnutrition (MM). The objectives of the meeting were:
- to identify areas of consensus on the nutrient needs and dietary management of MM in children that can be translated into evidence-based global guidelines and
- to identify knowledge gaps that should be addressed by research, both in the area of dietary management and the modalities for providing that diet.
Four background papers were commissioned by WHO in advance of the consultation. Find below a short introduction presenting the meeting, its rationale, and reasons why management of moderate malnutrition should be improved; the 4 background papers commissioned for this consultation; and the proceedings of the consultation highlighting the conclusions and the outcomes.
Introduction
A Briend, Z Weise Prinzo
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Proposed recommended nutrient densities for moderately malnourished children
M Golden
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Choice of foods and ingredients for moderately malnourished children 6 months to 5 years old
K Michaelsen, C Hoppe, N Roos, P Kæstel, M Stougaard, L Lauritzen, C Mølgaard, T Girma, H Friis
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Dietary counselling in the management of moderately malnourished children
A Ashworth, E Ferguson
LinkPaper 4:
Current and potential role of specially formulated foods and food supplements for preventing malnutrition among 6-23 months old and treating moderate malnutrition among 6-59 months old children
S de Pee, M Bloem
LinkProceedings of the WHO, UNICEF, WFP and UNHCR Consultation on the Dietary Management of Moderate Malnutrition in Under-5 Children
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Consultation on the dietary management of moderate malnutritionOrganized by WHO (Departments of CAH and NHD) in collaboration with UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP and supported by the IASC Nutrition Cluster