1. 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

2. Prevalence of undernourishment, S Asia 1999-20; 2011-2013 CountryNo. (millions) Undernourished 1990-92 No. (millions) Undernourished 2011-13 % pop undernourished 1990-92 % pop undernourished 2011-13 Bangladesh36.524.833.916.3 India227.3213.825.517.0 Nepal5.0 25.416.0 Pakistan31.231.027.217.2 Sri Lanka5.94.833.422.8 Total South Asia314.3294.725.716.8 Source: FAO, SOFI, 2013

3. 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)

4. Trends in child over and under nutrition over the last 30 years in Bangladesh Source: NSP, BDHS

5. Japan, 30 different foods/day, promotes traditional foods, relaxed, family atmosphere Thailand, focus on food types And portions

6. China, focus on food types and proportionIndia, focus on food pattern, exercise, avoid drinking and tobacco

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