WHO Programme of Nutrition

The WHO Department of Nutrition for Health and Development is

• developing guidance on population dietary goals and evidence informed policies and programmes;
• disseminating and advocating for the adoption of evidence-informed policies and programmes and support country adaptation;
• monitoring global trends in nutrition and supporting surveillance in countries.

The department is organised into three areas of work:

• Growth assessment and surveillance (GRS)
• Evidence and programme guidance (EPG)
• Nutrition policy and scientific advice (NPU)