The COVID-19 crisis unfolds a rising tension on food security and malnutrition in many countries. WorldFish nutrition experts and partners will be discussing how COVID-19 has been affecting global nutrition, particularly food supply chains and production in developing countries tackling food security and malnutrition.
What are the benefits of diverse, nutritious diets, including aquatic foods, in a COVID-19 pandemic? How do we prepare for a nutrition intervention during and after the COVID-19 crisis? These and other questions were answered at this event facilitated by WorldFish’s Value Chain and Nutrition Research Program Lead, Shakuntala H. Thilsted.
Download the presentation in the link here:
Agenda:
1. How is COVID-19 impacting global food security and nutrition? The importance of good nutrition for healthy people and to boost the immune system. Kendra Byrd, Nutrition Scientist, WorldFish (10 min)
2. African diets and fish consumption during COVID-19, examples from Zambia (regional). Pamela Marinda (10 min)
3. Fish in COVID-19 responses in Bangladesh: promotion in nutritious diets and food rations, Shaima Arzuman Shahin (10 min)
4. What are the specific responses being put in place regarding COVID-19 and Nutrition in Norway and European countries, Marian Kjellevold, Head of Research, Institute of Marine Research, Norway; Member of the Independent Steering Committee of the FISH CRP.
5. Q&A and discussion (30 min)
Hit subscribe on this channel and follow #WorldFish on social media!
* Facebook –
* LinkedIn –
* Twitter –
© WorldFish 2020
