Improving a child’s nutrition is the most cost-effective investment in advancing global progress and prosperity, offering a RETURN ON INVESTMENT AS HIGH AS 39 TO 1.2,3

1 million lives each year 4

360 million more children & their mothers have a healthier future4

a country’s GDP by 2-3%5

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A well-nourished child is more likely to:

£ Continue her education6

£ Have a higher IQ7

£ Earn up to 46% more over his lifetime8

SOLUTIONS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Prevent and treat moderate and severe malnutrition

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Citations:1. Black, R.E., L. H. Allen, et al, 2008: Maternal and child undernutrition- global and regional exposures and health consequences, The Lancet, 371.2. Horton, S., Alderman, H.A., Rivera, J.A. “Copenhagen Consensus Challenge Paper: Hunger and Malnutrition.” Copenhagen Consensus 2008, p.1-40.3. Copenhagen Consensus Center (2008). Copenhagen Consensus 2008. [Retrieved] May 25, 2011, www.copenhagenconsensus.com/Home.aspx.4. Horton, S., M. Shekar, et al, 2010: Scaling up nutrition: What will it cost? The World Bank.5. Horton, S., 1999: Opportunities for investments in nutrition in low-income Asia. Asian Development Review, 17 (1,2): 246–273.6. Victora, C.G., L. Adair, et al., 2008: Maternal and child undernutrition: Consequences for adult health and human capital, The Lancet, 371.7. Bleichrodt, N. and M. Born, 1994: A meta-analysis of research on iodine and its relationship to cognitive development. In: Stanbury JB, ed. The Damaged Brain of Iodine Deficiency. New York:Cognizant Communication.8. Hoddinott, J., J. Maluccio, et al., 2008: Effect of a nutrition intervention during early childhood on economic productivity in Guatemalan adults, The Lancet, 371.

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due to maternal & child undernutrition1

due to maternal & child undernutrition1

ALL CHILD DEATHS WORLDWIDE

TOTAL DISEASE BURDENWORLDWIDE

11%

More than 35%

10,000 children

EVERY YEAR 3.5 MILLION YOUNG CHILDREN DIEFROM UNDERNUTRITION.1

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Promote good nutritional practices, including breastfeeding and appropriate, healthy foods for infants

Increase the intake of vitamins and minerals through food fortification and supplements

Investing in infant & young child nutrition can:Investing in infant & young child nutrition can:

There is a unique window of opportunity between pregnancy & age two where

1,000 DAYS CAN SHAPE A CHILD’S FUTURE1,000 DAYS CAN SHAPE A CHILD’S FUTURE