Nutrition Policy and Training

As a follow-up to the 1992 International Conference on Nutrition (ICN), most Members have prepared national plans of action for improving nutrition. The 1996 World Food Summit (WFS) confirmed the importance of refining and implementing such plans with particular attention to food security. Member Countries need continuing support through guidelines, manuals and other guidance for the implementation of these plans of action.

National macro-economic and sectoral efforts to improve household food security and nutrition need to be complemented by community and food-based strategies aiming to ensure year-round availability and consumption of nutritionally-adequate food supplies, including during and following emergencies. There is a parallel need to build national capacities, to provide effective dietary guidance and nutrition education that addresses a wide variety of food, nutrition, health and lifestyle factors.

FAO assists countries, upon request, in the implementation of national plans of action and regional programmes for improving the nutritional status of their population, as a follow-up to both the ICN and the WFS. This includes the effective introduction of nutritional objectives and components in development policies and programmes. FAO also promotes sustained access to, and consumption of, nutritionally adequate and balanced diets, with specific attention to nutritionally vulnerable households and population groups.

SEE NORMATIVE FRAMEWORK:

• Improving Nutrition and Household Food Security (TF)
  

SEE PROJECT EXAMPLE:

• Appui au Programme de nutrition communautaire (TCP)
  
• Nutrition Education in Primary Schools (TCP)
  
• Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Improving Nutrition and Household Food Security (Preparation to the donor assistance) (TCP)
  

USEFUL FAO LINKS:

• Food and Nutrition Division
  
• Household Food Security and Community Nutrition
  
• Agriculture 21