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Preventing Malnutrition in Tanzania: A Focused Strategy to Improve Nutrition ... - January 18, 2010

Preventing Malnutrition in Tanzania: A Focused Strategy to Improve Nutrition in Young Children

This brief examines the status of nutrition in Tanzania. Despite improvements between 1999 and 2004/05, data clearly show that the prevalence of child undernutrition remains high in Tanzania and malnutrition begins at an early age. Based on the evidence presented, the brief concludes that a national strategy to prevent malnutrition must focus upon protecting, promoting and sustaining improved nutrition in children under two years of age. Strong advocacy for nutrition and effective coordination of interventions under national leadership are urgently required to raise the profile of nutrition and improve nutritional outcomes in Tanzania.

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