Plumpy’Doz: Nutrition Innovation

Jan 2nd, 2009 12:38 PM EST
By Virginia Simmons

As we move on to a new year in our fight against global poverty and hunger, UNICEF is introducing an innovative food supplement — “Plumpy’Doz” — to very young children in Somalia.

The brown paste supplement is made from vegetable fat, peanut butter, sugar, milk, and other nutrients, and is designed to taste good to kid. Critically, it also has a longer shelf life than previous diet supplements and doesn’t need to be mixed with water.

Three teaspoons of Plumpy’Doz three times a day provides each young child with additional energy, including fats, high-quality protein and all the essential minerals and vitamins required to ensure growth and a healthy immune system.

Other partners, such as the World Food Programme and Doctors Without Borders, have already been using the supplement, but: “this is the first time that Plumpy’Doz will be distributed on such a large scale. UNICEF is working with partners to take proactive action to not only treat but prevent malnutrition,” said Christian Balslev-Olesen, said UNICEF Somalia Representative. “By adopting this new approach, we aim to reach children before they become malnourished.”

You can read a AFP article here and statements from UNICEF here.

-Virginia Simmons

TAGS: Doctors Without Borders, Policy News, UNICEF, United Nations, World Food Crisis, World Food Program

14 Comments

Drsays: Jan 4th, 2009 8:34 PM EST

January 4, 2009 at 8:34 pm

С Новым Годом. Пусть Новый Год вам принесет много много денег!

Mary H. Lindseysays: Jan 6th, 2009 9:24 PM EST

January 6, 2009 at 9:24 pm

I have been a supporter of Doctors Without Borders for several years and remain so as well as joining the efforts of ONE. I can’t encourage people enough to support this relief organization that travels so far to do so much. They truly put their hands on the problems and try to save lives. ONE is achieving success at many political level s and is focusing on a wide number of poverty problems. I am glad that my signature on a petition can help convince our elected officials to spend our tax dollars in ways that can and will help put an end to poverty. Thank you ONE!

Dunn Egginksays: Jan 19th, 2009 8:36 PM EST

January 19, 2009 at 8:36 pm

Hello fellow ONE member,
I appreciate Bono speaking out on behalf of the worlds poor and sick. Don’t forget that the number one question asked Obama was “Will you legalize marijuana?”. Think about the benefits that medical cannabis can have on the millions of suffering Africans. I am very disturbed when I hear that UN Police are using international aid money to persecute cannabis growers in Africa and destroy such an important beneficial crop. Bono has enormous influence on UN leaders, and some of the world’s most powerful people. Please don’t think for a moment that by removing cannabis the UN is in any way helping the poor people of Africa or any other continent. This is a grave injustice, and I’m sure the sick and dying Africans effected by such laws would agree. The cannabis plant can help to provide food, clothing, shelter, safe medicine, and eco-friendly fuel. If the One Campaign really wants to help the poor, we should let them grow hemp, and if we must get involved, help them succeed in taking advantage of the many benefits of the hemp industry.
I hope Bono keeps up the good work, and helps to stop the bad work.
Thanx. www.nycamp.org

sumkasays: Jan 23rd, 2009 9:05 PM EST

January 23, 2009 at 9:05 pm

кто бы мог подумать=) так держать!

sergeisays: Jan 23rd, 2009 9:07 PM EST

January 23, 2009 at 9:07 pm

действительно, довольно интересно…

optikasays: Jan 23rd, 2009 9:10 PM EST

January 23, 2009 at 9:10 pm

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igrulkinsays: Jan 26th, 2009 1:37 PM EST

January 26, 2009 at 1:37 pm

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mitusays: Jan 26th, 2009 2:57 PM EST

January 26, 2009 at 2:57 pm

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linsays: Jan 27th, 2009 4:48 AM EST

January 27, 2009 at 4:48 am

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January 27, 2009 at 4:58 am

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