Nutrition and livestock: technical guidance to harness the potential of livestock for improved nutrition of vulnerable populations in programme planning

This technical guidance brief summarizes some of the current thinking on how livestock can address the nutritional needs of vulnerable households and groups. It outlines recommendations for designing and implementing livestock interventions to leverage nutrition outcomes. It is intended for use by programme planners and managers working for government, humanitarian and development agencies involved in designing and implementing livestock-related policies and programmes, with the objective of helping in integration of nutrition outcomes in their work. Additionally, it is aimed at those involved in developing nutritional polices and strategies, to take into consideration the potential of livestock based strategies to improve nutrition.

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Main Authors: 1423211763969 FAO, Rome (Italy). Nutrition and Food Systems Div. eng, 185230 FAO, Rome (Italy). Animal Production and Health Div. eng
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: Rome (Italy) FAO 2020
Subjects:livestock production, value chains, impact assessment, human nutrition, local communities, vulnerability, nutritional status, nutrition education, SDGs, Goal 2 Zero hunger, Goal 3 Good health and well-being,
Online Access:http://www.fao.org/3/ca7348en/CA7348EN.pdf
https://doi.org/10.4060/ca7348en
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