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Nutritional Interventions for Malnutrition Among Children in Southeast Asia

by Emily Anderson 1,*
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Emily Anderson
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AMJ  2022, 34; 4(2), 34; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20221126
Received: 16 September 2022 / Accepted: 18 October 2022 / Published Online: 26 November 2022
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Abstract

The present study aims to examine the efficacy of nutritional interventions in combating malnutrition among children in Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia, with its diverse socio-economic landscape, faces a significant challenge in child malnutrition—a multifactorial condition affecting physical and cognitive development. This study synthesizes data from various nutritional intervention programs implemented in the region to evaluate their impact on child malnutrition rates. Findings reveal that targeted interventions, such as supplementation with essential nutrients, fortification of staple foods, and community-based nutrition education, have contributed to a reduction in stunting, underweight, and anaemia cases. However, challenges like insufficient funding, poor political commitment, and the complex interplay of socio-cultural factors continue to hinder comprehensive progress. The paper further discusses the need for integrated approaches that align with local contexts, emphasizing the importance of sustainable and culturally-appropriate practices. Furthermore, the role of policy-level interventions, including the coordination of various stakeholders, is highlighted as crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of nutritional interventions and ensuring long-term benefits for the affected populations.

Keywords: Nutritional interventions, Child malnutrition, Southeast Asia, Stunting, Underweight, Anaemia.;
Copyright: © 2022 by Anderson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Anderson, E. Nutritional Interventions for Malnutrition Among Children in Southeast Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2022, 4, 34. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20221126
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Anderson E. Nutritional Interventions for Malnutrition Among Children in Southeast Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal; 2022, 4(2):34. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20221126
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Anderson, Emily 2022. "Nutritional Interventions for Malnutrition Among Children in Southeast Asia" Asia-Pacific Medical Journal 4, no.2:34. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20221126
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Anderson, E. (2022). Nutritional Interventions for Malnutrition Among Children in Southeast Asia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 4(2), 34. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20221126

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