Vietnamese are shorter
than their neighbors, experts said at a conference in Ho Chi Minh City
on March 26, blaming it on poor nutrition and lack of physical...
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More than half of children
in Vietnam lack basic vitamins and iron while many are either under-or
overweight, a new survey said, blaming the nation's...
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Some of the micronutrient
deficiencies are public health problems in Vietnam. 14.2% of under 5
year old children in Vietnam had low serum vitamin A. ...
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Ha Noi– On the occasion of the micronutrient week in Viet Nam, a mass media campaign on exclusive breastfeeding & complementary feeding was launched...
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The Steering
committee of the child malnutrition control program was established by
Decision 924/ QĐ-BYT signed by the Deputy Minister of Health Tran Chi
Liem on Mar 19, 2008, which was then modified by Decision...
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Ha Noi, 1 August 2012
– On its 20th Anniversary, this year’s World Breastfeeding Week
celebrates the government of Viet Nam’s commitment...
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As parents, you understand the importance of providing nutritious meals
for your growing children; and your home is the best place to start and
invest in good nutrition!
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Having a plan helps you save money because you don’t spend haphazardly on “discount” items and so on. Know your budget and stick to it ...
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Optimal feeding for children (from 0 to 3 years old) will be in place with the following focus: Communication and education on proper feeding knowledge...
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Physical activity can be
in the form of exercise, sports, games and even play. Most children are
naturally playful and active. Parents should encourage...
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4 April, 2012 in Hilton Hotel - Hanoi, the Ministry of Health with the National Institute of Nutrition have organized a conference "Summary of main findings of general nutrition survey and National nutrition Strategy...
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On August 3rd
2012; Hanoi Medical University, National Institute of Nutrition and
Ajinomoto Group organize the inauguration ceremony of the Nutrition
Bachelor...
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( Alive & Thrive) Most mothers are aware that breastfeeding boosts a
baby's immune system, but few of us could say how. "It's something ...
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Ha Noi, 19 June 2012
– UNICEF Viet Nam’s Representative, Ms. Lotta Sylwander, today
congratulated the Government, Parliament and people of...
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Childhood undernutrition remains a major health problem
in resource-poor settings. Approximately one-third of children less
than ...
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Da Nang, 27 April 2012
– In a record move to protect the breastfeeding rights of women and
children, UNICEF and the Institute of Legislative Studies...
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As human considered
a key factor in socio-economical development strategy, improvement of
nutritional status and child malnutrition reduction are important
objectives written in official policy document of the country. ...
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Micronutrients are substances of food, which do not provide energy but
play a crucial role in the body’s functions, even with very small amount
taken...
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Vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia are one of the major nutritional
deficiencies in Vietnam. The national prevalence survey conducted in
1985-88 showed that prevalence...
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Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health
and survival. A lack of exclusive breastfeeding during the first six
months of...
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