Consultation on the Dietary Management of Moderate Malnutrition in Under-5 Children
Food Nutrition Bulletin, Vol 30, No. 3, September 2009 (Supplement)
Overview
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. In addition to these background papers, a call for abstracts was circulated to a large number of agencies implementing programmes or carrying out research on the management of MM. During the meeting, authors were asked to present key elements of their initiatives to improve the management of MM. The presentations were followed by discussions and working group sessions to develop consensus statements and identify areas for research on the improved dietary management of MM.
Included in the background documents are 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.
Background documents
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A Briend, Z Weise Prinzo
pdf, 79kb
Introduction -
M Golden
pdf, 818kb
Proposed recommended nutrient densities for moderately malnourished children -
K Michaelsen, C Hoppe, N Roos, P Kæstel, M Stougaard, L Lauritzen, C Mølgaard, T Girma, H Friis
pdf, 613kb
Choice of foods and ingredients for moderately malnourished children 6 months to 5 years old -
A Ashworth, E Ferguson
pdf, 309kb
Dietary counselling in the management of moderately malnourished children -
S de Pee, M Bloem
pdf, 299kb
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 -
Proceedings of the consultation
pdf, 172kb
Related links
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Consultation on the dietary management of moderate malnutrition
Organized by WHO (Departments of CAH and NHD) in collaboration with UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP and supported by the IASC Nutrition Cluster