WHO, UNICEF, WFP and UNHCR 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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Introduction
pdf, 79kb
A Briend, Z Weise Prinzo -
Proposed recommended nutrient densities for moderately malnourished children
pdf, 818kb
M Golden -
Choice of fooods and ingredients for moderately malnourished children 6 months to 5 years old
pdf, 613kb
K Michaelsen, C Hoppe, N Roos, P Kæstel, M Stougaard, L Lauritzen, C Mølgaard, T Girma, H Friis -
Dietary counselling in the management of moderately malnourished children
pdf, 309kb
A Ashworth, E Ferguson -
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
pdf, 299kb
S de Pee, M Bloem -
Proceedings of the WHO, UNICEF, WFP and UNHCR Consultation on the Dietary Management of Moderate Malnutrition in Under-5 Children
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