WHO Comprehensive Action Plan for Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition and Measures Implemented in the Russian Federation

Adequate nutrition for infants and young children, as well as pregnant and lactating mothers, is one of the most important factors in ensuring the health of the world’s population. The formation and implementation of global plans in this area is supported by the world’s professional medical communities, including the World Health Organization (WHO). Currently, global initiatives aimed at preventing nutritional disorders in children are being implemented within the framework of the United Nations Decade for Action on Nutrition project. The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation provides both the implementation of international initiatives on nutrition for children and mothers, and the development of domestic projects in this area. In the Russian Federation, the issues of baby food are traditionally in the focus of state attention. The main strategic objectives in this area are to increase the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding, reduce the number of children born with low anthropometric indicators, combat childhood obesity and optimize nutritional support for children with various congenital pathological conditions. The development and implementation of a set of measures to combat obesity in children and adults and a set of measures aimed at implementing the principles of a healthy diet are included in the Plan for the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Healthcare in the Russian Federation for the period up to 2030. To date, the Russian Federation continues to develop relevant clinical recommendations for optimizing the nutrition of healthy children and children with various pathological conditions, as well as the preparation and updating of regulations guaranteeing support for pregnant women and nursing mothers.

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