On the other hand, in the symposium titled ‘Public Policy Recommendations to Combat Maternal-Child Malnutrition from a Perspective of Equity, Sustainability, and Life Course: Analysis and Proposals from the Maternal-Infant Observatory,’ the collaboration of researchers from the Institute for Research and Development with Equity at the Universidad Iberoamericana and the National Institute of Public Health was highlighted. Dr. Sonia Hernández Cordero, a researcher from EQUIDE, began the discussions by presenting the topic of regulating the marketing of commercial infant formulas in digital media. Subsequently, Dr. Mauricio Hernández Fernández, a researcher from EQUIDE, delved into the influence of the food environment on the rising prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity. Meanwhile, Dr. Pablo Gaitán Rossi, director of EQUIDE, addressed concerns related to water insecurity in households with children and its impact on maternal-child malnutrition.

Additionally, Dr. Eric Alejandro Monterrubio Flores, a researcher from INSP, presented the topic of low birth weight and prematurity as persistent public health issues. Dr. Gustavo Cediel from the University of Antioquia participated as a commentator, providing valuable reflections and concluding remarks for the panel.

These symposiums served as a key platform for exchanging knowledge, ideas, and proposals to address the challenges of maternal-child malnutrition from a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective.