Nutrition programming in the first 1,000 days

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<figure class="content-side-image__image nvl-compensate-side-padding--until-md">  <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/publication_covers/912118d7f5c0a15bfa28b0037951981a.png?itok=05IpOmlX" width="339" height="480" alt="https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000160292/download/" /> </figure> <div class="content-side-image__content">  <div class="summary mb4"> The first 1,000 days of life, from pregnancy through a child's second birthday, are critical for child development, laying the foundation for lifelong health and growth. Optimal nutrition during this period can prevent malnutrition and its adverse, lasting effects. Malnourished children in this window face higher risks of illness, death, and long-term developmental issues, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and poor health outcomes. </div> <div class="field field--body mb4"> <p>WFP's nutrition programming during these first 1,000 days, such as the Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP) in Pakistan, targets pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under two to combat stunting and malnutrition. Initiatives include providing specialized nutritious foods (SNF) and cash transfers to improve diet quality. The BNP addresses Pakistan's high malnutrition rates, aiming to break the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition.</p> <p>Investment in nutrition during this crucial period is shown to deliver significant returns, enhancing human capital, reducing healthcare costs, and supporting national development. WFP's comprehensive approach involves direct nutrition interventions, education, and support to promote healthy practices and resilience in vulnerable populations. Examples from Uganda and Mozambique illustrate the diverse strategies employed, such as NutriCash in Uganda and the Gender Transformative Nutrition-Sensitive (GTNS) project in Mozambique, both aimed at improving nutrition and empowering women. 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