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The influence of livestock-derived foods on nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life

Year: 2018

Type: report

Abstract: The influence of livestock-derived foods on nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life An extensive research report, the influence of livestock-derived foods on nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life-published by the International Livestock Research Institute and the Centre on Global Health Security, Chatham House-highlights the 'clear nutritional benefits' of providing infants with livestock-derived foods (LDF), particularly in Africa and South Asia where undernutrition is highest.The report focuses on the needs of pregnant and lactating mothers and their infants from conception to two years of age.It also discusses the health and environmental externalities derived from increased global LDF consumption and presents recommendations to enhance the benefits from their increased consumption in lowand middle-income countries (LMIC).The authors work for the International Livestock Research Institute, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the Centre on Global Health Security,

Source: CGSPace A Repository of Agricultural Research Outputs (Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research)

DOI: 10.13140/rg.2.2.26913.93283

Authors: Grace, Delia, Dominguez-Salas, Paula, Alonso, Silvia, Lannerstad, Mats, Muunda, Emmanuel, Ngwili, Nicholas, Omar, Abbas, Mishal Khan, Eloghene Otobo

Language: English

Topic: Child Nutrition and Water Access

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: International Livestock Research Institute, Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers

OpenAlex ID: W2805675840

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