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Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative (PONI)
Co leads: Prof. Fionnuala McAuliffe & Prof Mark Hanson
Chair of the FIGO PNCDC: Prof Moshe Hod
Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative (PONI)
The FIGO Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative
Speaker: Professor Fionnuala McAuliffeUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland
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NCDs, the biggest global challenge today
• Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for circa 70% of deaths globally
• More than 80% of these deaths occur in low-middle income countries
• Malnutrition is inextricably linked NCDs and their risk factors
• The WHO reports that 1 in 3 people around the world suffer from the effects of some form of malnutrition.
Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative (PONI)
NCD = Non-communicable disease
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The now:
The future:
The trans-generational effect:
Nutrition, weight and the global burden of NCDs
Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative (PONI)
Good health is passed
from generation to
generation as children
grow into adults free of
NCDs
Reduce NCD in future generations
Reduce NCD development in women and improve pregnancy outcomes
NCD = Non-communicable diseasehttps://www.worldobesity.org/resources/image-bank
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NUTRITION AND WEIGHT AT THE FRONTLINE OF PREGNANCY CARE FOR WOMEN GLOBALLY VISION:
We will achieve this through:
ACTION:THINK NUTRITION AND WEIGHT FIRST, AT EVERY CONTACT
…..Give the GIFT of a life free from non-communicable diseases
Hanson, McAuliffe, Hod FIGO NCD Committee, [email protected] , [email protected]
Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative (PONI)
FIGO Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative
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PONI Declaration
Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative (PONI)
NCD = Non-communicable diseasehttps://www.worldobesity.org/resources/image-bank
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…..Give the GIFT of a life free from non-communicable diseases
Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative (PONI)
The PONI Supplement: IJGO, Sept 2020
• Seven articles relating to nutrition and weight before, during and after pregnancy
• Includes original research, policy documents and clinical practice guidelines
• Advocates for healthy nutrition and weight for women globally, for the prevention of NCDs in women and children.
• Supports clinicians at the front-line across obstetrics and gynecology
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Addressing nutrition and weight with women is essential for global health and development
Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative (PONI)
NCD = Non-communicable disease
By 2030, end all forms of malnutritionReduce stunting and wasting in children < 5 yearsAddress nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women and older persons
By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promotion of mental health and well-being
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/
the Global Voice for Women’s Health
NUTRITION AND WEIGHT AT THE FRONTLINE OF PREGNANCY CARE FOR WOMEN GLOBALLY VISION:
We will achieve this through:
ACTION:THINK NUTRITION AND WEIGHT FIRST, AT EVERY CONTACT
…..Give the GIFT of a life free from non-communicable diseases
Hanson, McAuliffe, Hod FIGO NCD Committee, [email protected] , [email protected]
Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative (PONI)
FIGO Pregnancy Obesity and Nutrition Initiative
