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UNU-LA-FNP/SLAN/IUNS Nutrition Research Network 2006. J. Rivera. H. Vannucchi. F. Vio. W. Freire. PAHO/WHO Bireme FAO IAEA applied Research. UNU-LA-FNP Nutrition Research Network 06-I. Leadership Training Workshops with selected young professionals (Nov 06 at SLAN meeting)
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UNU-LA-FNP/SLAN/IUNS Nutrition Research Network 2006 J. Rivera H. Vannucchi F. Vio W. Freire. PAHO/WHO Bireme FAO IAEA applied Research
UNU-LA-FNP Nutrition Research Network 06-I • Leadership Training Workshops with selected young professionals (Nov 06 at SLAN meeting) • Prevent and treat malnutrition workshop presently 2 proposals for applied research. New Government in Bolivia case study…upscaling. Malnutrition 0 !!! • Quality of dietary fats & CHD : reduce saturated and trans fatty acids. (M Tavella Nov 06) • Micronutrients. Training professionals to implement techniques to monitor fortification.
UNU-LA-FNP Nutrition Research Network 06-II • Addressing the challenge of Childhood Obesity. Learning from positive deviance & controlled observations (ECLA, IAEA, PAHO) (INSP, INTA…) • Micronutrient fortification of complementary foods to prevent stunting, pilot phase (Mexico) other countries may join. (L. Neufeld) • Establish a Nutrition Information System for the LA region in collaboration with the PAHO /WHO Regional Nutrition Library BIREME