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counselling for primary caregivers. While one-on-one nutritional counselling has been shown
to be a more effective approach to changing behaviours, some group counselling/group
education can have a positive impact (USAID 2011).
9. In c o n c lu s io n
Nutrition is complex and multi-sectoral. Implementing one of these recommendations in
isolation is unlikely to have a significant impact on nutrition. However, work on nutrition
governance carried out by Mejia Acosta and Fanzo (2012) found that having all three elements
in place: functioning multi-sectoral coordination at the national, strong vertical coordination
and accountability, and adequate and sustainable funding were all necessary to achieve real,
lasting impacts on nutrition. Sustainability, of commitment and financial resources over time,
so that nutritional gains are maintained through electoral cycles and global financial
turndowns.
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