Malnutrition

VAXA Launches ACTION Impact Nutrition, a revolutionary program to bridge malnutrition through food fortification

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VAXA Technologies is proud to launch the ACTION Impact Nutrition Program that can bridge the malnutrition gap for millions of people in need, supported by responsible businesses with effective decarbonization strategies.

Key Points: 
  • REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VAXA Technologies is proud to launch the ACTION Impact Nutrition Program that can bridge the malnutrition gap for millions of people in need, supported by responsible businesses with effective decarbonization strategies.
  • Take ACTION with VAXA Technologies: https://vaxaimpact.com/take-action-with-vaxa/ .
  • The ACTION program is designed to provide improved nourishment for marginalized communities by fortifying traditional foods lacking in sufficient vitamins and nutrients with the VAXA Icelandic Ultra Spirulina (IUS) mix, a vegan natural ingredient rich in iron, protein, amino acids, and active natural B12, essential to nourish the brain and nervous system.

50% of People in Gaza Are at Imminent Risk of Famine, According to New Report

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Within the next four months, 7 out of 10 Gazans in the north will be at risk of famine.

Key Points: 
  • Within the next four months, 7 out of 10 Gazans in the north will be at risk of famine.
  • Approximately one in three children are now acutely malnourished and two in 10,000 are dying of starvation, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.
  • More than half of the total population that are in Phase 5 are located in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
  • Humanitarian access to northern Gaza is nearly impossible, leading to more than 160,000 people being on the brink of starvation.

Canada’s inaction in Gaza marks a failure of its feminist foreign policy

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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“Peace and prosperity are every person’s birthright.” So opened then Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland’s introduction to Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP).

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  • “Peace and prosperity are every person’s birthright.” So opened then Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland’s introduction to Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP).
  • Launched in 2017, the policy stated that Canada would take an explicitly feminist approach to international assistance, including a commitment to protecting women’s sexual and reproductive rights.
  • Many considered it to be a forward-thinking policy that builds on the past work of NGOs and other international partners.
  • In addition to funding, Joly also offered RCMP support to help investigate the crimes of sexual violence against Israeli women.

Palestinian women’s rights long ignored

  • Her statement came after United Nations experts expressed alarm over “credible allegations of egregious human rights violations to which Palestinian women and girls continue to be subjected in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.” They cited reports of arbitrary executions, killings, detentions and sexual abuse of Palestinian women and girls by Israeli forces.
  • Even before the current escalation of violence, Canada’s support of Israel’s actions have long been identified as a significant limitation of FIAP.
  • Palestinian women also face increased risk of sexual violence.
  • There are credible reports of sexual violence being used as a tool of war against both Israeli and Palestinian women.

Reproductive health in Gaza in a dire state

  • An estimated 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza are at increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and maternal death.
  • The widespread food crisis has also had dire implications for reproductive and maternal health.
  • Malnutrition affects maternal health, and can also have long-term consequences for the health of mothers and their children.

Canada must act

  • Meanwhile, Canadian exports of military equipment to Israel have not only continued, but have increased since October.
  • Global Affairs Canada claims these exports are only for non-lethal equipment.
  • Canada’s delayed and inconsistent response to Israel’s military violence in Gaza represents a failure to evenly apply its own foreign policy.
  • If Canada truly wants to create a more peaceful and prosperous world, they must not leave Palestinian women behind.


Jacqueline Potvin previously received funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Mayme Lefurgey does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

NGM Bio Provides Recent Business Highlights and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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--On February 26, 2024, announced that it had entered into the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Atlas Neon Parent, Inc., and Atlas Neon Merger Sub, Inc.--

Key Points: 
  • The combination of NGM707 and pembrolizumab was generally well-tolerated at all four doses (200, 600, 1200, 1800 mg) of NGM707.
  • Additional details can be found in NGM Bio’s recent filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • NGM Bio anticipates that the Offer and the Merger contemplated under the Merger Agreement will be consummated in the second quarter of 2024.
  • If the Merger is effected, NGM Bio’s common stock will be delisted from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and NGM Bio will be privately held.

WTA Foundation and Gates Foundation launch new campaign—Women Change the Game—to urge action on women’s health and nutrition

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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A key component of the campaign is the first-of-its-kind WTA Foundation Global Women’s Health Fund.

Key Points: 
  • A key component of the campaign is the first-of-its-kind WTA Foundation Global Women’s Health Fund.
  • “It is unacceptable that so many women and girls don’t have access to adequate nutrition and basic care,” said Melinda French Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
  • “The WTA Foundation was founded on the idea of equal opportunity, and that’s exactly what Women Change the Game is about.
  • For more information about Women Change the Game and the WTA Foundation’s Global Women’s Health Fund, visit www.womenchangethegame.com .

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Promotes Tool to Help Diagnose Malnutrition in Hospitalized Adults

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Many of these patients went undiagnosed because health care providers had no universally accepted tool to check, until now.

Key Points: 
  • Many of these patients went undiagnosed because health care providers had no universally accepted tool to check, until now.
  • A malnutrition tool, referred to as AAIM, can help registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) accurately diagnose malnutrition, according to two scientific papers from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Armed with this tool and the accurate assessment of malnutrition, RDNs can provide medical nutrition therapy to improve patient outcomes and reduce health care costs.
  • Details about the AAIM tool can be found in the paper Predictive validity of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition indicators (AAIM) to diagnose malnutrition tool in hospitalized adults: a cohort study , now in press in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Amway Honors ‘Heroes’ for Significant Contributions to Community and Country

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Since retiring from the military, Rochelle has continued to play a pivotal role as a community builder — at home in Monument, Colorado and beyond.

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  • Since retiring from the military, Rochelle has continued to play a pivotal role as a community builder — at home in Monument, Colorado and beyond.
  • Bruce Kanegai’s commitment to his community in Simi Valley, California, shines through his successful thirty-four year-long teaching career.
  • He continues to inspire others through his devotion to his charitable work and as a business owner with Amway.
  • AMWAY® and the related AMWAY® logo are trademarks of Alticor Inc. Other trademarks included in this press release are the property of their respective owners.

Meals on Wheels America Urges Congress to Fund and Reauthorize the Older Americans Act Amid Growing Senior Hunger and Social Isolation

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 50 years, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has supported the network of state, regional and community-based organizations that deliver on the promise to nourish lives and help seniors age with dignity and independence. This week, Meals on Wheels America kicked off efforts on Capitol Hill advocating for this crucial legislation and how it can be improved to better meet the evolving needs of millions of seniors struggling with hunger and social isolation. 

Key Points: 
  • (R-LA), Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander underscored the significant impact of the OAA and irreplicable work of local programs serving as a direct lifeline to seniors.
  • With intense federal funding negotiations ongoing, this hearing comes at a crucial time to highlight the growing crises of senior hunger, malnutrition, isolation and loneliness.
  • Chairman Sanders said it best: "Anyone who understands the Meals on Wheels program knows it's not just the actual meals delivered.
  • To learn more about how Meals on Wheels opens the door to addressing nutrition, social connection, safety and so much more, visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org .

Rivalz Tackles Snack Category Problems Head On with Launch of Nutrient-Dense Stuffed Snacks

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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ANAHEIM, Calif., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a climate where funding for food startups is waning and weight loss drugs are upending the snack industry1, Rivalz, the fast-growing maker of nutrient-dense foods without compromise, has cracked the code on delivering great taste and nutrition in an everyday snack. Challenging the "sea of sameness" in today's salty snack category with its fully integrated use of AI, Rivalz is accelerating growth plans after recently landing more than six million dollars in seed funding. The company is poised to further penetrate the market with Rivalz Stuffed Snacks, featuring 8g of plant-based protein, 4g of fiber per serving and only 9 net carbs. To the delight of better-for-you snackers and leaders in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry, the Rivalz lineup will be unveiled March 13–15 at Natural Products Expo West, Booth #N1203, taking place in Anaheim, Calif. Crushing empty calories and those traditional salty snacks you hate to love, Rivalz has arrived with crunchy snacks filled with as much flavor as nutrition.

Key Points: 
  • The company is poised to further penetrate the market with Rivalz Stuffed Snacks, featuring 8g of plant-based protein, 4g of fiber per serving and only 9 net carbs.
  • "We're thrilled to share our passion for great tasting, affordable nutrition and introduce Rivalz Stuffed Snacks to the Expo West community," says Rivalz CEO Peter Barrick, a startup CPG veteran.
  • We're deftly leveraging AI to tackle the hardest problems facing food categories, by making high quality, nutritious snacks that can make a real impact.
  • Rivalz Stuffed Snacks are made from pea and brown rice, and are oven baked rather than fried, enhancing satiety for a satisfying snacking experience.

Computer Vision Technology Market for Agriculture Global Analysis 2023-2033: Fostering Digital Agriculture through Global Government Initiatives

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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The computer vision technology market for agriculture is currently in a dynamic growth phase, marked by rapid advancements and heightened adoption.

Key Points: 
  • The computer vision technology market for agriculture is currently in a dynamic growth phase, marked by rapid advancements and heightened adoption.
  • As of 2022, significant players held around 30% of market shares in the computer vision technology market for agriculture.
  • During the forecast period 2023-2033, the computer vision technology market for agriculture is set to undergo substantial evolution and expansion.
  • The swift adoption of precision agriculture is also driving the growth of the computer vision technology market for agriculture in North American countries.