In honor of National Nutrition Month (US), 1,000 Days is kicking off our annual #March4Nutrition campaign to amplify the importance of nutrition for people around the world during the first 1,000 days. We invite you to follow #March4Nutrition on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter all month long and join the conversation by using the materials shared in this toolkit.
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March 1-March 31, 2022
Ensuring women have access to proper nutrition can help them grow their power.
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Breastfeeding has powerful benefits for both moms and babies.
Growing babies need good nutrition to flourish.
Help us spark action to change the world for moms, babies and families, 1,000 days at a time.
Join us for a Tweetstorm informing, inspiring and recognizing policymakers who value the role nutrition plays in saving and enhancing lives.
Moms need a nutritious diet during pregnancy for the sake of their own health as well as that of their babies'. #March4Nutrition
Well-nourished women and girls are healthier, more productive and more likely to finish school, be economically independent, and have healthy babies. #March4Nutrition
We must ensure the nutrition and health of girls and women to fully support their ability to build vibrant lives of their own making. #IWD2022 #March4Nutrition
Malnutrition is a barrier that keeps women from accessing their full potential. We must leverage nutrition interventions as a tool in the fight for women’s rights and empowerment. #IWD2022 #March4Nutrition
Moms need a nutritious diet during pregnancy for the sake of their own health as well as that of their babies'.
A healthy diet during pregnancy helps ensure that a baby is born at a healthy weight—not too big or too small—which reduces the risks of complications at birth and future health problems.
Well-nourished women and girls are healthier, more productive, and more likely to finish school, be economically independent, and have healthy babies.
Good nutrition and access to safe, affordable, and healthy foods is a basic human right.
We must ensure the nutrition and health of girls and women to fully support their ability to build vibrant lives of their own making.
Malnutrition is a barrier that keeps women from accessing their full potential. We must leverage nutrition interventions as a tool in the fight for women’s rights and empowerment.
From the day a baby is born, #breastfeeding gives them the very best start to life—and the benefits reach far into the future. Breastmilk is tailor-made for babies, providing all the vitamins, proteins and fats that they need for the first six months. #March4Nutrition
#Breastfeeding is the single most effective nutrition intervention to save children’s lives.
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Breastfeeding has big benefits for moms too.
While #breastfeeding provides nutrients to support the growth of babies, studies show that some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure are less common among women who breastfeed.
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Not only is #breastfeeding a lifesaving intervention for babies – it also facilitates economic gains. #March4Nutrition
Learn more from @aliveandthrive’s #CostOfNotBreastfeeding tool ➡️ https://bit.ly/3tCe9Hv
Even though breastfeeding saves lives, only 44% of babies are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months. With proper support, more mothers can reach their breastfeeding goals.
We must #NourishTheFuture. Learn more: https://www.endmalnutrition.org/ #March4Nutrition
From the day a baby is born, breastfeeding gives them the very best start to life—and the benefits reach far into the future. Breastmilk is tailor-made for babies, providing all the vitamins, proteins and fats that they need for the first six months!
Breastmilk also provides powerful antibodies that fight off illness and build babies’ immunity as well as probiotics that aid a baby’s digestion and help build a healthy digestive tract.
Scaling up breastfeeding support is vital to saving children from malnutrition.
Breastfeeding lays the foundation for moms, babies, and families to survive and thrive.
We all know there are numerous health benefits for babies when it comes to breastfeeding. But what about for women and breastfeeding people?
While breastfeeding provides nutrients to support the growth of babies, studies show that some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure are less common among moms who breastfeed.
Not only is breastfeeding a lifesaving intervention for babies – it also facilitates economic gains. Each $1 invested in breastfeeding promotion and protection provides $35 for families, communities, and countries.
Learn more from Alive & Thrive's Cost Of Not Breastfeeding tool: https://bit.ly/3tCe9Hv
Even though breastfeeding saves lives, only 44% of babies are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months. With proper support, more mothers can reach their breastfeeding goals.
We must #NourishTheFuture. Learn more: https://www.endmalnutrition.org/ #March4Nutrition
The @AmerAcadPeds and the @WHO recommend that babies be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months.
Once they've reached the 6-month mark, babies can be introduced to solid foods and continue breastfeeding to support their rapid growth and development 🌠 #March4Nutrition
The eating habits and taste preferences that began in the earlier part of the 1,000 day journey continue to be shaped by what and how young children eat.
We must nourish their potential. #March4Nutrition
Women smallholder farmers feed their communities & also produce much of the world’s food. But flaws in our global food system mean that too often this food can't nourish the people who need it most.
We can build better #FoodSystems. #March4Nutrition bit.ly/3N7lPdU
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend that babies be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months. Once they've reached the 6-month mark, babies can be introduced to solid foods and continue breastfeeding.
At 6 months of age, little ones should be experimenting with a wide variety of flavors and healthy whole foods to support their rapid growth and development 🌠
The eating habits and taste preferences that began in the earlier part of the 1,000 day journey continue to be shaped by what and how young children eat.
We must nourish their potential.
Join us with @1000Days for a #March4Nutrition Tweetstorm celebrating both domestic & global nutrition champions in Congress.
We'll recognize policymakers who value the role nutrition plays in saving & enhancing lives. Find content to participate here: https://bit.ly/35B72a6
This #March4Nutrition we know that every family, everywhere deserves the opportunity to have a healthy 1,000-day window and beyond. It all starts with access to good nutrition. Thank you @rosadelauro for being a nutrition champion and the lead sponsor of the WIC Act!
This #March4Nutrition we know that every family, everywhere deserves the opportunity to have a healthy 1,000-day window and beyond. It all starts with access to good nutrition. Thank you @RepJahanaHayes for being a nutrition champion & the lead sponsor of the WIC for Kids Act!
This #March4Nutrition we know that every family, everywhere deserves the opportunity to have a healthy 1,000-day window and beyond. It all starts with access to good nutrition. Thank you @RepJenniffer for being a nutrition champion and advocating for WIC Cash Value Benefit!
This #March4Nutrition we know that every family, everywhere deserves the opportunity to have a healthy 1,000-day window and beyond. It all starts with access to good nutrition. Thank you @HerreraBeutler for being a nutrition champion and co-leading the MODERN WIC Act.
This #March4Nutrition we know that every family deserves the opportunity to have a healthy 1,000-day window and beyond. It all starts with access to good nutrition! Thank you @SenBobCasey for being a nutrition champion and co-leading the WIC Act & Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
We're celebrating leaders that prioritize good nutrition for all families’ 1,000-day window! Thank you @RepYoungKim for co-leading the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act and calling for an investment of $300m in @USAID’s global nutrition programs. #March4Nutrition
This #March4Nutrition we celebrate leaders that prioritize good nutrition for all families’ 1,000-day window and beyond! Thank you @RepMcCaul for being a nutrition champion and co-leading the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act.
This #March4Nutrition we celebrate leaders that prioritize good nutrition for all families’ 1,000-day window and beyond! Thank you @RepGregoryMeeks for being a nutrition champion and co-leading the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act.
This #March4Nutrition we celebrate leaders that prioritize good nutrition for all families’ 1,000-day window and beyond! Thank you @RepHoulahan for being a nutrition champion and co-leading the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act.
This #March4Nutrition we celebrate leaders that prioritize good nutrition for all families’ 1,000-day window and beyond! Thank you @ChrisCoons for being a nutrition champion and co-leading the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act.
This #March4Nutrition we celebrate leaders that prioritize good nutrition for all families’ 1,000-day window and beyond! Thank you @TimKaine for being a nutrition champion and co-leading the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act.
This #March4Nutrition we celebrate leaders that prioritize good nutrition for all families’ 1,000-day window and beyond! Thank you @SenatorWicker for being a nutrition champion and co-leading the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act.
This #March4Nutrition we celebrate leaders that prioritize good nutrition for all families’ 1,000-day window and beyond! Thank you @JonBoozman for being a nutrition champion and co-leading the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act.
This #March4Nutrition we celebrate leaders that prioritize investments in good nutrition for all families’ 1,000-day window and beyond! Thank you @RepMcGovern for being a nutrition champion and calling for an investment of $300m in @USAID’s global nutrition programs for FY23.
This #March4Nutrition we celebrate leaders that prioritize investments in good nutrition for all families’ 1,000-day window and beyond! Thank you @RepJacobs for being a nutrition champion and calling for an investment of $300m in @USAID’s global nutrition programs for FY23.
This #March4Nutrition we celebrate leaders that prioritize investments in good nutrition for all families’ 1,000-day window and beyond! Thank you @RepBrianFitz for being a nutrition champion and calling for an investment of $300m in @USAID’s global nutrition programs for FY23.
