Child stunting has immediate and long-term consequences including increased morbidity and mortality as well as detrimental impacts on child development and adult health, and it contributes to the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition, hindering economic development Therefore, the authors want to improve understanding of the determinants of child stunting in Vietnam nationally and among vulnerable subpopulations by assessing associations of hypothesized child-, maternal-, household- and environment-level determinants of stunting in children 6–59 months using nationally representative data from the 2015 Vietnam Nutrition Surveillance System.

Included in the A4NH program, The authors researchers recommend future work that documents the engagement process with local stakeholders to prioritize local food systems’ issues and identify possible demand based actions, interventions, or local policy in three benchmark sites.

The rise in food consumption away from home poses health risks and remains under-researched in many countries. This study developed and tested survey modules in Burkina Faso and Vietnam to capture its economic and nutritional impacts, revealing limitations and emphasizing the need for improved tools to measure this behavior accurately.

Firstly, this paper provides additional evidence and proof-of-concept for the food choice questionnaire as a research tool in Vietnam. Secondly, demonstrating the use of a country-specific diet quality measure Diet Quality Index–Vietnam (DQI-V). Thirdly, assessing the relationship between DQI-V and food choice questionnaire (FCQ)

The rising prevalence of unhealthy diets and related health issues in Vietnam has prompted researchers to analyze the impact of current policies on food environments. This study, conducted under the SHiFT initiative, investigates the strengths and gaps in Vietnam’s multi-sectoral policy landscape, providing insights and recommendations for promoting healthier food systems.

The year 2023 marked significant strides by CGIAR in its mission to transform food, land, and water systems amidst the global climate crisis. This year’s report emphasizes nutrition, health, and food security, highlighting numerous innovations and collaborations that have driven positive change. The report also underscores the critical need for increased investment in agricultural research to achieve sustainable and scalable results.

This summary provides an overview of the key points from the HLPE report, focusing on the urgent need for transformative policies and actions to achieve global food security and nutrition by 2030 .

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of nutrition and food systems, offering proposals and strategies to improve global health and nutrition.