As noted in this week’s reading, malnutrition is the world’s leading threat to life and health (Holtz, 2006, p. 369). This issue affects developed and developing countries. Malnutrition can lead to many health disorders and death. To prepare for this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources; specifically, Case 4: “Reducing Child Mortality Through Vitamin A in Nepal.” Then respond to the following (250-350 WORDS)

• What are the challenges of implementing a dietary supplement as a nutritional intervention?

   

• What strategies can a BSN prepared nurse use to overcome specific challenges?

  References

  Reference:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014, November 21) Update: Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic – West Africa, Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6346a6.htm?s_cid=mm6346a6_w

   

  Course Text:  Holtz, Carol. (2013). Global health care: Issues and policies (2nd edition). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett

   Case Studies in Global Health: Millions Saved

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  • Case 4, “Reducing Child Mortality Through Vitamin A in Nepal”

    Vitamin A deficiency can cause blindness and death in children. The Nepal government developed the National Vitamin A Programme (NVAP) to reduce child mortality and morbidity related to vitamin A deficiency.