nex12 English July 2019

The article, titled Breaking the cycle of malnutrition: Designing an adolescent programme in Nepal, discusses the importance of addressing malnutrition among adolescents in Nepal. It highlights the prevalence of malnutrition among adolescent girls in Nepal and the need for effective interventions to break the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition. The article describes a school-based intervention package implemented by the Suaahara II programme, which aims to improve adolescent knowledge and practices related to health, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The programme's approach includes peer-to-peer learning, training for teachers and students, and the creation of adolescent-friendly spaces in schools. The article also outlines the programme's plans for scaling up and evaluating its impact on adolescent health and nutrition outcomes.