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April marks the start of Global Child Nutrition Month, a month-long celebration dedicated to promoting and improving the nutritional well-being of children all around the world. This important observance was first established in 1989 by the World Food Programme and has since gained recognition and support from various organizations and governments. As we celebrate this month, let's remember that every child deserves access to nutritious food for a healthy and bright future. So let's join hands in spreading awareness and taking action towards ending child hunger and malnutrition!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of GCNM</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Food Programme established Global Child Nutrition Month to spread awareness and promote child nutrition worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Resolution On Nutrition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that recognized the link between nutrition and development, further backing the cause of GCNM.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inclusion in Millennium Goals</div><div class='timeline-text'>Improving child nutrition and eradicating extreme hunger were included as specific goals in the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Implementation of School Feeding Programs</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Food Programme implemented school feeding programs, serving nutritious meals to children in schools, supporting both education and nutrition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Shift to Sustainable Development Goals</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations shifted focus from the Millennium Development Goals to the Sustainable Development Goals, further emphasizing the importance of ending hunger and promoting good health and well-being for every child.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a healthy cooking demo</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather a group of children and their parents and host a healthy cooking demo. Teach them how to make simple, nutritious meals that they can easily replicate at home.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a food drive</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Partner with a local food bank or organization and organize a food drive to collect non-perishable items for children in need. Use this opportunity to educate others about the importance of proper nutrition for children.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a school garden</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Work with your school to create a garden where students can learn about growing their own fruits and vegetables. Use the produce from the garden in school meals or donate it to local organizations that support child nutrition.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a nutrition-themed game night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family over for a fun game night with a twist. Use nutrition-themed games to educate and raise awareness about the importance of proper nutrition for children around the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a school fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Partner with your school's PTA or other organizations to organize a fundraiser to support child nutrition programs. This could be a bake sale, walk-a-thon, or any other creative idea that will bring the community together for a good cause.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about child hunger and malnutrition</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Through Global Child Nutrition Month, people are educated about the serious issue of child hunger and malnutrition. It brings attention to this problem, encourages people to take action, and provides resources for those in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes healthy eating habits</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Global Child Nutrition Month also emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition for children. By promoting healthy eating habits, it can help prevent health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease later in life.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It supports initiatives to provide meals for children in need</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Organizations and programs that focus on providing meals for children in need often receive more support during Global Child Nutrition Month. This can lead to more resources being available for these essential initiatives, helping to alleviate child hunger and malnutrition around the world.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Undernutrition is A Serious Global Issue</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to UNICEF, nearly half of all deaths in children under 5 are attributable to undernutrition. This global issue affects 149 million children worldwide, emphasizing the need for proper nourishment.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Breastfeeding Significantly Boosts a Child’s Health</h3><p class='facts-content'>WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. This natural practice reduces childhood illnesses, enhances brain development, and provides essential nutrients and antibodies.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Vitamins and Minerals are Crucial for Children’s Development</h3><p class='facts-content'>Minerals such as iron and zinc, and vitamins such as vitamin A and B vitamins, are critical for children’s growth and development. Lack of these nutrients can lead to serious health issues like anemia and impaired cognitive development.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Malnutrition can be Overcome with Proper Interventions</h3><p class='facts-content'>Optimal nutrition during the first 1,000 days from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday has a profound impact on a child’s ability to grow and learn. Adequate diet, micronutrient supplementation, and healthy feeding practices can help to curb malnutrition.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Proper Nutrition Lays the Foundation for a Prosperous Future</h3><p class='facts-content'>Good nutrition ensures cognitive and physical development, which leads to higher productivity and earning potential in adulthood. In this way, proper nutrition can break the vicious cycle of poverty, ill health, and poor socio-economic outcomes.</p></div></div>
Global Child Nutrition Month is celebrated on April 1 every year. In 2024, Global Child Nutrition Month will fall on a Monday.
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