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Why is zero hunger important?
About 10% of the world's population is undernourished, that is, they suffer from hunger. In addition, malnutrition continues to undermine the physical and intellectual development of many people and represents an obstacle on the economic and social progress of a country. The zero hunger plan according to the FAO, it is about ending world hunger and all forms of malnutrition, ending food insecurity, achieving improved global nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture.
It is part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the 2030 Agenda: zero hunger sdg 2.
Consistent with this, the web Nutrition and zero hunger:
Generates nutrition content based on evidence, expressed with professionalism, naturalness and positive energy.
He brings versatility, international vision and personal experience of nutritional support in the field.
It favors communication and the exchange of learning, raising awareness about various topics.
It motivates towards the generation of positive habits and sustainable attitudes, seeking to inform you without information overload.
Among many other things that I invite you to discover!
Join the zero hunger challenge!
On a day-to-day basis, there are small acts, simple changes that can generate a great impact on society as a whole. For this reason, let's be participating citizens, let's be citizens of change!
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Who is behind Zero Hunger and Nutrition?
And so it all begins, with an idea, however crazy it may seem...
Creating a website without any notion of design (literally) seemed ambitious... however, there are no barriers if you have will and motivation for something (and why not, patience). All in all, the recipe would never be complete without adding a pinch (or better yet a good cup) of positive attitude.
Therefore, if you have an idea, take advantage of it, make it grow and feel capable! Everything starts with oneself.
My name is Laura Martin Rubio. I am a Nutritionist and Food Technologist by profession, although adventuress and researcher from the heart.
Who is behind Zero Hunger and Nutrition?
And so it all begins, with an idea, however crazy it may seem...
Creating a website without any notion of design (literally) seemed ambitious... however, there are no barriers if you have will and motivation for something (and why not, patience). All in all, the recipe would never be complete without adding a pinch (or better yet a good cup) of positive attitude.
Therefore, if you have an idea, take advantage of it, make it grow and feel capable! Everything starts with oneself.
My name is Laura Martin Rubio. I am a Nutritionist and Food Technologist by profession, although adventuress and researcher from the heart.
What services can Nutrition and Zero Hunger offer?
Available in several languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese and English.
What can Zero Hunger and Nutrition offer?
Available in several languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese and English.
Nutrition and zero hunger in International Cooperation
Nutritional shelter management center and comprehensive care for women
Coordination of the actions developed in the center, whose objective is to strengthen the health, educational and professional capacities of women who live in conditions of extreme poverty and suffer from some type of malnutrition. They come with one or several minors, who stay in the nursery while they study. The center contributes to various sustainable development goals.
Nutritional monitoring-anthropometric measurements
Activity developed with the aim of knowing the nutritional status of the people participating in cooperation projects. Measurement of height/length, weight, arm circumference and head circumference. Observation of possible edemas and signs of deficiencies.
Data analysis and diagnosis of malnutrition
The data obtained during the taking of anthropometric measurements require further analysis. Using Anthro and Anthro Plus (WHO free software) to extract different indices. Interpretation of results and presentation of a diagnosis of the situation.
Blood hemoglobin studies
The prevalence of anemia in contexts of scarcity and food poverty is very high. This increases even more in endemic areas of malaria and parasitosis. For this reason, having a portable device to measure hemoglobin is a good asset for easily diagnosing cases of anemia due to iron deficiency and being able to treat it early.
Malnutrition treatment
The daily administration of natural nutritional supplements such as moringa oleifera is a great strategy to fight against hunger and malnutrition and achieve zero hunger. Diagnosed cases of acute malnutrition are addressed immediately. The officially known treatments are the RUTF (ready-to-use therapeutic food), however, it is always convenient and opportune to have a plan B.
Creating Alternative Treatments for Malnutrition: Plumpy Gasy
Home formula for the treatment of acute malnutrition without complications. Economic, energetic, nutritious, viable, appetizing, effective and sustainable. It emerges as an alternative or complement to ready-to-use therapeutic foods (ATLC/RUTF). These types of initiatives, which respect food sustainability, seek to end malnutrition.
Improved menus to minimize hidden hunger
Study of the menus, checking suitability and possible deficiencies in the different age groups. Subsequent recommendation of improvements in order to optimize the nutritional status of the project participants and contribute towards zero hunger. When the food consumed is insufficient or there is a dietary imbalance, hidden hunger can occur: a form of malnutrition characterized by vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Training activities/workshops
Approach to various topics around hygiene, nutrition and health: warning signs of illness, breastfeeding, family planning, personal hygiene, wound care, first aid, cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, diarrhea, food health, among others . Adaptation of the formations to the needs of the moment (appearance of outbreaks of plague, measles, etc.).
Creation of records and protocols
The creation of protocols offers an overview of the main activities carried out in a department or Program for Health and the Fight against Malnutrition. In the Coconut Water Foundation, it serves as a guide for the correct achievement of the activities to be carried out.
Ending world hunger seems like a very ambitious goal. It is, but with each small step, great things are acomplished.
Nutritional shelter management center and comprehensive care for women
Coordination of the actions developed in the center, whose objective is to strengthen the health, educational and professional capacities of women who live in conditions of extreme poverty and suffer from some type of malnutrition. They come with one or several minors, who stay in the nursery while they study. The center contributes to various sustainable development goals.
Nutritional monitoring-anthropometric measurements
Activity developed with the aim of knowing the nutritional status of the people participating in cooperation projects. Measurement of height/length, weight, arm circumference and head circumference. Observation of possible edemas and signs of deficiencies.
Data analysis and diagnosis of malnutrition
The data obtained during the taking of anthropometric measurements require further analysis. Using Anthro and Anthro Plus (WHO free software) to extract different indices. Interpretation of results and presentation of a diagnosis of the situation.
Blood hemoglobin studies
The prevalence of anemia in contexts of scarcity and food poverty is very high. This increases even more in endemic areas of malaria and parasitosis. For this reason, having a portable device to measure hemoglobin is a good asset for easily diagnosing cases of anemia due to iron deficiency and being able to treat it early.
Malnutrition treatment
The daily administration of natural nutritional supplements such as moringa oleifera is a great strategy to fight against hunger and malnutrition and achieve zero hunger. Diagnosed cases of acute malnutrition are addressed immediately. The officially known treatments are the RUTF (ready-to-use therapeutic food), however, it is always convenient and opportune to have a plan B.
Creating Alternative Treatments for Malnutrition: Plumpy Gasy
Home formula for the treatment of acute malnutrition without complications. Economic, energetic, nutritious, viable, appetizing, effective and sustainable. It emerges as an alternative or complement to ready-to-use therapeutic foods (ATLC/RUTF). These types of initiatives, which respect food sustainability, seek to end malnutrition.
Improved menus to minimize hidden hunger
Study of the menus, checking suitability and possible deficiencies in the different age groups. Subsequent recommendation of improvements in order to optimize the nutritional status of the project participants and contribute towards zero hunger. When the food consumed is insufficient or there is a dietary imbalance, hidden hunger can occur: a form of malnutrition characterized by vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Training activities/workshops
Approach to various topics around hygiene, nutrition and health: warning signs of illness, breastfeeding, family planning, personal hygiene, wound care, first aid, cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, diarrhea, food health, among others . Adaptation of the formations to the needs of the moment (appearance of outbreaks of plague, measles, etc.).
Creation of records and protocols
The creation of protocols offers an overview of the main activities carried out in a department or Program for Health and the Fight against Malnutrition. In the Coconut Water Foundation, it serves as a guide for the correct achievement of the activities to be carried out.
Ending world hunger seems like a very ambitious goal. It is, but with each small step, great things are acomplished.