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Evidence review for dietary guidance

Results and implications for Myanmar’s food-based dietary guidelines for pregnant and lactating women and children under 5 years old

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar ;

Pages 177 p.

Author FAO; UNICEF;

Publisher FAO ; UNICEF ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-137997-4

Synopsis (short abstract) The evidence review for dietary guidance is the first step in establishing the Myanmar food based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) for pregnant and lactating women and children under 5 years old. The review process followed a systematic approach to gather, assess and analyse data and information related to food, diet and nutrient intakes of the Myanmar people, agricultural production and food supply, food sustainability, cultural food preference and behaviour, prevalence of malnutrition and diet-related diseases. The evidence review provides justifications for making FBDG recommendations based on up-to-date and country-specific information, as well as the global evidence base. The evidence review increases the transparency of the evidence-based process in establishing the Myanmar FBDGs. Moreover, The evidence review for dietary guidance is the first structured evidence review to guide FBDGs development in Myanmar.

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FAO & UNICEF. 2023. Evidence review for dietary guidance – Results and implications for Myanmar’s food-based dietary guidelines for pregnant and lactating women and children under 5 years old. Nay Pyi Taw.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc0216en

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