Review of analysis of trends in malnutrition over last 20 years in Bangladesh Dr. Lalita Bhattacharjee Training on Comparative Review of the Nutrition Situation and Policies in Selected Countries and with particular reference to Bangladesh 27 March to 6 April 2014
Prevalence of undernourishment, S Asia ; CountryNo. (millions) Undernourished No. (millions) Undernourished % pop undernourished % pop undernourished Bangladesh India Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka Total South Asia Source: FAO, SOFI, 2013
Sources: BDHS, CMNS, FSNSP NUTRITION SITUATION IN BANGLADESH % Decline in BMI (< 18.5) in women over the last decade 53 % to 32% Emerging concern of double burden- prevalence of overweight (BMI > 23)
Trends in child over and under nutrition over the last 30 years in Bangladesh Source: NSP, BDHS
Japan, 30 different foods/day, promotes traditional foods, relaxed, family atmosphere Thailand, focus on food types And portions
China, focus on food types and proportionIndia, focus on food pattern, exercise, avoid drinking and tobacco
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