Monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programs in developing countries

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Nutrition programs in developing countries benefit from standard monitoring and evaluation. Data collected on input and output during a nutritional project permit valid conclusions without distortion from other influences. Planning and implementation is followed by monthly impact measurements and a final evaluation. The benefits of lower mortality rates and improved economic conditions translate into a better life for everyone.

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Mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection: nutrition/HIV interactions

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Issues discussed concern the factors that influence HIV transmission to infants from their mothers in developing countries. Topics addressed include vitamin A deficiency in Africa, the nutritional aspects of immunocompetency in infants, and interventions to reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

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Contribution of nutrition to the health transition in developing countries: a framework for research and intervention

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Issues regarding the role played by nutrition in the additional vulnerability to non-communicable diseases experienced by developing populations are discussed, and research objectives for this area are prioritized.

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