Steps to Help Malnourished Children
Handout 4 - Module 3 Topic 2Some community-based strategies for addressing poor nutrition
among OVC:- Educate caregivers about proper nutrition and provide practical advice about
improving nutrition in the household - Train home visitors to provide nutrition information and advice
- Help households to start vegetable gardens (individually or communally)
- Train caregiver households in more effective farming practices
- Provide vulnerable households with seeds and tools to cultivate nutrient-rich
foods - Help households to start income-generating activities that can raise money for
food - Advocate for children to get treated for worms and other illnesses that cause
poor nutrition - Raise community awareness about good nutrition and advocate against cultural
beliefs and practices that promote poor nutrition - Help dangerously malnourished children to access food rations mobilised from
within the community or from an NGO that provides food aid.
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