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On July 18, 2024, I participated in an online #webinar titled "Nutrition Now: The Economic and Human Capital Benefits of Reaching the WHA Global Nutrition Targets," organized by #Nutrition International. The event, moderated by @Leon Liu Looveren, featured various panelists. @Joel Spicer, President of Nutrition International, underscored the critical importance of achieving the six Global Nutrition Targets. These targets include reducing childhood stunting by 40%, decreasing anemia in women of reproductive age by 50%, lowering low birth weight by 30%, preventing an increase in childhood overweight, increasing exclusive breastfeeding rates to at least 50% in the first 6 months, and maintaining childhood wasting below 5%. He warned that failing to meet these targets by 2030 could lead to significant repercussions by 2050, such as one in three women being anemic and one in six children being stunted. @Dylan Walters, Project Director at Nutrition International's Health Economics Unit, highlighted the staggering economic burden of malnutrition, estimating it costs approximately USD 761 billion annually, equivalent to 1% of global income. He emphasized the potential economic benefits of scaling up nutrition interventions to meet these targets, citing examples like potentially generating USD 2.3 billion annually if stunting targets are achieved in Nigeria by 2025. #Nutrition International also introduced the "Cost of Inaction Tool," designed to provide comprehensive information on nutrition and its economic implications. @Francesco Branca from #WHO emphasized the critical link between nutrition and public health, noting that addressing nutrition challenges is crucial for global safety. He pointed out that half of all deaths are related to nutrition issues. In his concluding remarks, President Joel Spicer reiterated the importance of the "Cost of Inaction Tool" as both a local and political instrument for developing evidence-based policies and driving significant progress in nutrition. He concluded with a call to action, stating, "For all people and the nutrition community, change is possible with focus; IT’S TIME TO END MALNUTRITION FOR GOOD." The "Cost of Inaction Tool" can be accessed at https://lnkd.in/gpMz6rvE

ICYMI: A recent R4D report revealed plateauing funding for high-impact #nutrition interventions plus a widening funding gap that has surpassed $2 billion. 🚨📉 Read the full report. ⤵️ #globalnutrition #nutritionfunding

REMINDER: Regional Consultation on Multisectoral Nutrition Policy Framework for Eastern and Central Africa, and Workshop on Continental Nutrition Accountability Scorecard The African Union Commission and the African Development Bank’s #Leaders4Nutrition, in collaboration with partners, will host a capacity-building workshop on the digital platform of the Continental Nutrition Accountability Scorecard for Eastern and Central African Regions (CNAS), from 4-5 July 2024, in Kampala, #Uganda. The workshop will follow a consultation on 2 and 3 of July on the development of the multisectoral nutrition policy framework. The consultation process will involve in-depth discussions on key questions around multisectoral #nutrition interventions, and the enabling environment for their implementation, including financing aspects aligned to Financing Targets. Details on both events: https://bit.ly/3VX7x5X

Do you work in women's and girls' nutrition? On Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)'s new website we now have a Women's Nutrition project page where we've compiled our latest resources. Do check out our technical brieifing papers and case studies focussing on women's nutrition in humanitarian emergencies, the use of multiple micronutrient supplements and current research & programming gaps. https://lnkd.in/eHgw52g7 #nutrition #women #humanitarian #nutritionprogramming

Combating stunting and malnutrition requires a united effort from all stakeholders. That's why we were thrilled to partner with key organizations to launch the Scaling Up Nutrition Academia and Research Network (SUN Academia). This network is a vital platform for driving research, innovation, and policy to tackle malnutrition head-on. Dive deeper into this exciting initiative by reading our detailed article! by IGIHE https://lnkd.in/dzCuhGaF #HealthierDiets4All Silver Karumba, MPH, MBA, PgD Nutrition #Nutrition

I am glad to share that I have completed a course entitled: " Adapting the Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam to Identify Adult Malnutrition in Critically ill patients with Obesity" by Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (ANHI). #nutrition #abbott #ANHI #uhe #nutritionist #universityofhomeeconomics

Happy to share the last publication about NIPN: "Harnessing multi-sectoral data to guide policy decision making to help reduce malnutrition: findings from implementing the National Platforms for Nutrition (NIPN)" Interesting read for those interesting in funding or setting-up platforms to strengthen country level decision making in nutrition. https://lnkd.in/d95RaDgZ

So totally agree with this manifesto - there is never going to be enough money in the NHS to support an increasingly sick and ageing population. Many of the chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and even dementia can be prevented by a holistic approach to nutrition, lifestyle and all the myriad of factors that affect our health and well-being both physical and mental. There is no joined up thinking about our health - the system is too fragmented. One example that occurred to me recently based on my own experience is the lack of NHS dentists mean many can’t afford to look after their oral health. Poor oral health and hygiene is linked to heart disease and there is increasing evidence linking it to brain health too. And then there’s social care and the lack of link up ….. If nutritional therapists were on the front line of public health and integrated into general practice alongside doctors the process of connecting the dots could begin. We are first and foremost health detectives looking at underlying causes of ill health and not just dealing with symptom management. #healthdetectives #clinicalnutrition #nutritionaltherapy #functionalmedicine

The Programs of the Universal Salt Iodization Advocacy are highly impactful and cost-effective in combating Iodine Deficiency, with a Benefit-to-Cost ratio estimated at $30 : 1. Thus, public investments on the advocacy programs is very worthy.

The global burden of malnutrition at a glance, The world has made some progress towards achieving global nutrition targets. However, this progress is far too slow and malnutrition persists at high levels. It's a reminder that our collective efforts must intensify to create a healthier, well-nourished global population. #GlobalNutrition #EndMalnutrition