This BSc Food Science & Human Nutrition programme at Maynooth University offers a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, biology, and chemistry as applied to food. With a focus on ingredients, production, products, and nutrition, students explore various aspects of food science including food saf

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The Multisectoral Nutrition Information System (MNIS) presented at a LeNNS meeting in Lusaka highlights the importance of a multisectoral approach to address nutrition challenges in Zambia. The coordination structures, evidence, and recommendations emphasize the need for collaborative efforts, adequ

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Community Health Workers play a vital role in enhancing nutrition outcomes in India by delivering high-impact practices, policies, and services at the community level. They help strengthen the foundation of nutrition programs, support maternal and child health, and promote healthy behaviors. By iden

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Alina Michalska is a Nutrition Specialist with UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) based in Nairobi. She has a strong background in nutrition information systems and has worked on various projects to improve nutrition outcomes in different regions. With a Master's degree from

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Gender mainstreaming in policy-making involves incorporating both women's and men's interests to promote gender equality. Good nutrition is essential to overcome gender barriers, with women and girls being disproportionately affected by malnutrition. Empowering women and girls through access to good

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The Government of Lesotho is dedicated to implementing the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) to support sustainable development. Mainstreaming and monitoring the DPoA at the national level are crucial for its success. Mainstreaming involves integrating the DPoA into existing plans and strategies, whil

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The content highlights various gender mainstreaming activities and events scheduled for SE Presidency 2023, focusing on gender equality in different sectors. It includes conferences, high-level meetings, and initiatives promoting gender mainstreaming measures. Government offices are implementing dec

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Nutrition, as defined by Robinson, explores the relationship between food and the human body's functioning. This course delves into key topics such as nutrition in pregnancy, childhood, and the elderly, as well as nutrition-related diseases. It emphasizes the importance of public health nutrition in

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The Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Information System (MNIS) is a web-based platform used by the National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) in Zambia to collect essential data for monitoring and decision-making in the nutrition sector. MNIS facilitates the gathering of functional information to support

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Tricks recommended for mainstreaming gender in publications include considering gender throughout the development process, integrating gender in each section, seeking women's perspectives in research, providing gender-disaggregated data, aiming for gender balance among reviewers, involving a gender

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The OECD Nutrition Policy Marker (NPM) is a voluntary tool to identify donor investments with a nutrition objective. It helps mainstream nutrition in large-scale programs to improve outcomes and accountability. The NPM is applied at the project level to track investments and promote transparency in

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Explore the vital role of nutrition in education and Early Childhood Development (ECD) through integrated programming. Discover how good nutrition impacts children's physical development, health, learning abilities, and cognitive potential, ultimately influencing their educational success. Delve int

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The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to provide food and nutrition education to those in need while supporting American agriculture. Their mission is to end hunger and improve nutrition in America. The Contracts Management Division (CMD) focuses on custo

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Explore the strategic framework of Nutrition Cluster Advocacy, focusing on influencing policies for improving nutrition in emergencies. Learn about the Global Nutrition Commitments and key initiatives driving action to address malnutrition. Discover the GNC Advocacy Toolkit designed to support Nutri

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Gender-based violence (GBV) and nutrition are interconnected, with GBV being a key driver of malnutrition. Integrating GBV into nutrition programs can improve response quality, mitigate malnutrition risks, and reach vulnerable populations effectively. This integration enhances the safety, accessibil

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Agriculture, health, and education play vital roles in nutrition program implementation. They are interconnected as agricultural practices impact health and nutrition outcomes. Agriculture is crucial for providing essential nutrition, while the health of individuals in agriculture affects productivi

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Mainstreaming involves integrating environment and climate concerns into policies, plans, and programs to achieve a balance between environmental, economic, and social objectives. By mainstreaming climate resilience and low-carbon development pathways, we can work towards environmentally sustainable

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This project led by Alice Nkoroi focused on improving access and quality of nutrition services in Ghana and Malawi by enhancing pre-service nutrition education for frontline workers like nurses and midwives. The approach involved stakeholder consultation, defining core nutrition competencies, and co

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Protection Mainstreaming in humanitarian aid involves incorporating protection principles to ensure meaningful access, safety, and dignity for affected populations. Key elements include prioritizing safety and dignity, ensuring meaningful access without barriers, and establishing accountability mech

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Amidst the challenges in Yemen, the Nutrition Cluster advocacy efforts focused on developing a comprehensive strategy to address nutritional needs of the affected population. The process involved partner identification, stakeholder engagement, strategy development, and implementation planning. The a

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Despite progress in gender policy and budgeting, South Africa faces challenges in gender mainstreaming. The GRPBMEAF framework aims to shift towards gender mainstreaming, prioritize Women Empowerment and Gender Equality, allocate adequate resources, and promote a non-sexist society. By integrating g

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The presentation by Quinto Rwotoyera from Uganda AIDS Commission discusses the national guidelines for mainstreaming HIV and AIDS in all sectors in Uganda. The content covers the existing policy and guidelines, overview of the presidential FastTrack initiative, objectives of the guidelines, users of

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Life processes such as nutrition, respiration, transportation, and excretion are essential for living organisms to maintain life. This content delves into the various types of nutrition, including autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition, with a focus on nutrition in plants, animals, and humans. It a

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Maternal nutrition training session aims to educate health providers on the importance of maternal nutrition, causes and consequences of malnutrition, and strategies to break the malnutrition cycle. The training covers topics like defining maternal nutrition, understanding its significance throughou

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This training course emphasizes the critical relationship between nutrition and tuberculosis (TB), highlighting how undernutrition impacts TB infection and the implications of TB-HIV co-infections on nutritional status. Participants will learn about managing nutrition for individuals with active TB,

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This content discusses the mainstreaming of climate change considerations into planning, budgeting, and financial frameworks across various countries, focusing on integrating climate change into Public Financial Management (PFM), Medium-Term Expenditure Frameworks (MTEF), and budget proposals. It hi

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Optimizing growth and weight gain is crucial for children with cystic fibrosis (CF) to enhance health outcomes and survival. Behavioral barriers often hinder patients from achieving nutrition goals, but interventions combining nutrition and behavioral strategies have shown effectiveness. This approa

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Presentation at the 52nd Annual General Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria highlighting the importance of nurturing multisectoral commitments for sustainable nutrition in Nigeria. The Federal Government identified six priority areas of nutrition for investment in the National Multi-Sectoral

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Nigeria has made progress in gender mainstreaming, with women's enrollment in education increasing and efforts to achieve gender equality in the workforce and political representation. Despite challenges like cultural prejudices, the National Gender Policy aims to empower women economically and soci

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Analysis and implementation of the UNSDCF cycle focus on gender-responsive development plans, funding strategies, and inclusive CSO participation. The Gender Equality Scorecard within UNCT SWAP guides the mainstreaming of gender considerations in organizational frameworks, partnerships, and leadersh

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Promoting transparency in government systems is crucial for effective governance. The process of mainstreaming and entrenching EITI reporting can enhance transparency and accountability, as demonstrated by case studies from Timor-Leste. By incorporating transparency as an integral part of governance

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The Mainstreaming Genomic Medicine post provides insights into the background and progress of the 100,000 Genomes Project, including details on genetic vs. genomic testing, the setup of NHS Genomic Medicine Centres, types of cancer included, and samples taken. It covers the project's inception, key

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Mainstreaming innovation in social entrepreneurship addresses complex socio-economic challenges, contributing to sustainable development goals. The study explores how it transforms lives and offers theories, methods, practices, and recommendations for entrepreneurship development.

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Exploring the concepts of inclusion and integration in mainstreaming Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) education, this article delves into the challenges, benefits, and experiences faced by students with ASD. It highlights the importance of inclusive practices, the voices of parents in mainstreaming AS

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Systematic disclosure and transparency play a crucial role in the governance and management systems of countries. This involves routine disclosure of information, such as financial data, to promote accountability and address gaps in information. The EITI Standard emphasizes the importance of mainstr

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Delve into the complexities of gender, identity, and their impact on art therapy through the lens of cultural attributes, gender mainstreaming, and the work lives of art therapists. Dr. Caryl Sibbett provides insights and reflections on how issues related to gender manifest in the field of art thera

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Mainstreaming in healthcare involves shifting genomic testing from Clinical Genetics to various specialties, such as cancer MDTs. This process impacts consent for genetic testing and result communication. NDRS data analyzes the time to diagnosis, while training and resources focus on why mainstreami

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Nutrition in animals is vital for their survival, with various categories like herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. Different modes of nutrition include filter feeding, deposit feeding, bulk feeding, fluid feeding, and suction feeding. The process of nutrition involves ingestion, digestion, absorp

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Nutrition is crucial in ICU care to provide adequate calories and protein for patients. This involves enteral nutrition via tubes and parenteral nutrition through IV solutions. Enteral feeding should begin within 24-48 hours if the GI tract is functional, while parenteral nutrition includes dextrose

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Preliminary analysis on the allocative efficiency of nutrition investments in Tajikistan reveals the potential impact of Optima Nutrition in optimizing resource allocation for various interventions. The tool aims to enhance the cost-effectiveness and effectiveness of public health investments in nut

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