PREVENTION OF MALNUTRITION

As we know that prevention is better than cure, so investing in prevention is critical. Preventive interventions can include: improving access to high-quality foods and to health care; improving nutrition and health knowledge and practices; effectively promoting exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life where appropriate; promoting improved complementary feeding practices for all children aged 6–24 months — with a focus on ensuring access to age-appropriate complementary foods (where possible using locally available foods); and improving water and sanitation systems and hygiene practices to protect children
against communicable diseases.To read more, clic here.