Harmonizing nutrition behavioural change communication materials using the Ethiopian Food-Based Dietary Guidelines: a scoping review: Recommendations to harmonize the current nutrition behavioural change communication materials in line with the 2022 Ethiopia food-based dietary guideline

Ethiopia faces challenges related to inadequate micronutrient intake and low consumption of nutrient-rich foods, contributing to malnutrition and non-communicable diseases. Despite efforts in nutrition behaviour change communication, dietary diversity remains limited, necessitating innovative approaches. In response, Ethiopia has introduced the Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDGs) to promote healthier dietary practices. The Resilient Agriculture for Inclusive and Sustainable Ethiopian Food Systems project (RAISE-FS) aims to transform the food system through Research for Food System Transformation (R4FST), supporting the government's agenda for transformation. This working paper which is a result of a scoping review highlights that nutrition social behaviour change communication (SBCC), integral to the RAISE-FS project, should adhere to behaviour change principles while implementing the FBDGs.