The focus of community-based nutrition BCC

The focus of community-based nutrition behaviour change communication in developing countries is to facilitate feeding and dietary behaviours that are compatible with growth, development, long-term health, survival and productivity. Therefore your work will involve:

1. Promotion of essential nutrition actions
2. Promotion of food-based approaches to enhance the production and consumption of a wide range of nutritious foods.

A balanced and healthy diet is the key outcome.

The essential nutrition actions

The table below summarises the seven essential nutrition actions  and the key messages you will need to communicate to the target audiences in your community such as parents of young children.

Seven essential nutrition actions and key messages.