We use iron fortification to prevent the risk of anaemia Danone acts through several levers, through its products and brands, and beyond We actively support breastfeeding in order to improve its initiation and duration We continuously improve our Early Life Nutrition products Why it is important It is estimated that 40% of pregnant woman are anemic. Approximately 45% of deaths among children under 5 years are linked to under nutrition. In the world today, one in three children under the age of 5 is either stunted, wasted or overweight(1). We contribute to optimal nutrition during the First 1,000 Days of life (1) WHO, UNICEF, OECD We support healthy eating habits in toddlers, especially by promoting dietary diversity The factors that influence a women’s desire and ability to breastfeed are varied. For instance, the lack of knowledge, physical pain and mastitis(2) have always been obstacles for breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be. To help women to breastfeed longer, we launched Aptamama in China, a probiotic that reduces mastitis incidence amongst healthy lactating mothers by 59%(3). (2) Mastitis is one of the common but major causes of premature weaning among lactating women (3) Rodriguez JM et al. Prevention of mastitis by oral administration of Lactobacillus salivarius PS2 during late pregnancy and early lactation. Milan: World of Microbiome: Pregnancy, Birth & Infancy Conference, 2019 Mastitis can also be prevented by positioning and attachment whilst breastfeeding, and breast massage In China, Danone offers a Digital Al personalized breastfeeding coach to help a mother with her positioning through image recognition (AI technology), breast massage by artificial reality technology that shows correct positions and movements, and many other tips. 100% of volumes from our infant and follow-on formulas is without added sugars. 61% of volumes from our products for children below 3y are fortified in vitamins and minerals and 90% are fortified with iron. Learn about SGM: an example of a brand that aims to address this health priority. Why it is important: - 30.8% of Indonesian children below 5 years are stunted (2018). - SGM’s brand impact frame focuses on reducing malnutrition of all children in Indonesia by fighting against iron deficiency and stunting. How Danone acts: Product improvement: - The growing-up milk products have been improved to help iron absorption, and now include the IronC* logo. - 100% of the subsidiary’s portfolio is in line with the nutritional targets in 2020 (vs 45% in 2019). Huge efforts made on reduction of added sugars and energy intake. Education programs: - for employees: Hemoglobin screening with non-invasive screening devices offered to all employees. Nutrition information is deployed to increase their knowledge about a healthy diet (iron tips, iron-rich menu). - for Health care professionals (HCPs): “Iron Academy” events to inform about iron deficiency and the iron check tool. Already >16,000 HCPs attended the events at end of june 2021. Impact: - Impact measurement will be conducted with the Indonesian Nutrition Association on anaemia among toddlers above 1 year of age. Since 2013, the Nutricia Foundation in Poland has conducted “1,000 First Days for Health”, a socio-educational campaign to build awareness among pregnant women, breastfeeding women and parents that proper eating habits have a huge impact on the health, quality and life expectancy of children. Results of a study* showed that parents who know about First 1,000 Days fed their children better: gave more water, used less sugar and salt in dishes. * PITNUTS research conducted in 2017 by the Mother and Child Institute in Warsaw, with the support of the NUTRICIA Foundation