Improving nutrition through agriculture and food systems

FAO

Improving nutrition through agriculture and food systems

E-learning fact sheet

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Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Category Brochure

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) This fact sheet describes the course that illustrates the linkages between agriculture, food systems and nutrition, and describes existing opportunities for integrating nutrition into food system policies, investments and programmes. The course offers a series of examples of nutrition-sensitive policies and interventions, as well as an overview of the main initiatives and commitment on nutrition.

Language English

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Making food and agriculture systems more nutrition-sensitive requires action by stakeholders involved at all stages of the food systems, from primary production up to consumer level, including policy-makers. Integrated agriculture-nutrition programming is gaining increasing attention in the international development community, while there is growing interest in identifying ways in which the food and agriculture sectors can contribute to improved food consumption and nutrition. In order to scale up efforts to develop capacities for nutrition sensitive food systems, the project aims to develop a holistic approach targeting a wide range of stakeholders. The main focus of the project is on strengthening individual capacities, with these efforts to be accompanied by advocacy at organizational and policy level, together with partnerships with national, regional and global institutions, in order to ensure an enabling environment within the countries.
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This publication is intended for the instruction of agricultural extension, home economics, nutrition, health and other community development agents working with households and communities. Home gardens are found in many humid and subhumid areas of Africa. These gardens have an established tradition and offer great potential for improving household food supplies. The home garden can be used to raise many kinds of vegetable, fruits, staple crops, medicinal plants and spices as well as animal and fish. Even a small plot of land, if well managed, can make a substantial contribution towards meeting household food needs and improving nutrition. This training package integrates food production and nutritional issues and provides a comprehensive set of material for training field workers who wish to assist families and communities in improving food production and adding nutritional value to their diets.