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Here is where you can get up to date on Intake's most recent news and announcements.  We also provide links below to selected recent publications and news articles, and other noteworthy items and events relevant to the collection, analysis and use of dietary data. 

News & Announcements

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Nigeria Dietary Data Book of Graphics

January 8, 2025

This book of Dietary Data Graphics presents a summary of the dietary data results from the Nigeria National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey. Intake provided multi-year, no-cost technical support to IITA in Nigeria for the preparatory work related to the national survey, as well as for dietary data processing and analysis. 

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Zambia Dietary Data Book of Graphics

January 8, 2025

This book of Dietary Data Graphics presents a summary of the dietary data results from the Zambia National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Status Survey. Intake provided multi-year, no-cost technical support to the National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) in Zambia for the preparatory work related to the national survey, as well as for the dietary data processing and analysis work after data were collected. In follow up to a Dietary Data Use Workshop we convened with…

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New Research Article: The Feasibility of Using the GDQS Application Developed to Operationalize the Global Diet Quality Score in Ethiopia

December 24, 2024

New research published in BMC Nutrition journal reports on the feasibility of using the GDQS app in Ethiopia for collection of data on diet quality.  Access the paper here. To learn more about how to use the GDQS app for collecting data on diet quality or to…

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Dietary Data Use Workshop in Zambia

October 29, 2024

In follow up to the completion of the National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Status Survey in Zambia, Intake recently hosted a multi-sector Dietary Data Use Workshop with government and academic stakeholders in the country to explore how the data could be used to help inform the design of evidence-based programs and policies in the country. The workshop had three key aims: 1) Enhanced appreciation of the opportunity provided by having high-quality national dietary data available for use in the country; 2) Increased awareness and engagement across sectors around the recent national…

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Country Stories that Inspire: Motivating GDQS Data to Action

October 16, 2024

On this World Food Day, Intake is celebrating with the release of a very special book: “Country Stories That Inspire: Motivating GDQS Data to Action”. We invite you to be inspired by GDQS data use across countries. Learn about the use of GDQS data to inform policy and program-relevant actions in Ethiopia, Niger, Nigeria, Viet Nam, and Zambia. Access the book here.

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