Commitment
Provide rigorous advanced-level training on nutrition research and policy analysis to improve nutritional status and diet quality of target population
Description
Implement a rigorous MS and PHD training program that targets students from across the globe
Overarching commitment (for commitments submitted pre-2025)
Title
Research linked to action
Description
Friedman School will engage in evidence-based research to improve food and nutrition security and reduce malnutrition in all its forms in 1 or 2 low-and-middle income countries, as well as globally. In addition, the Friedman School will actively promote and advocate for use of the research via webinars, national level conferences and workshops, briefs, publications and congressional testimonies to name a few.
GNR assessment
| Verification status |
Verified
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| SMARTness index |
High
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Details
| Global nutrition target(s) |
Low birth weight
Exclusive breastfeeding
Childhood stunting
Childhood wasting
Childhood overweight
Adult obesity
Adult diabetes
Raised blood pressure
Salt/sodium intake
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| Nutrition Action Classification(s) |
Enabling >
Operational
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Measurement
| Key indicator | Number of MS and PHD students trained in research and policy analysis |
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| Value | Measurement date | |
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| Baseline | 0 students | 2021 |
| Target | 50 students |
