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Photo: (Photo : Alyssa Stevenson / Unsplash ) It would be shortened anyway, parents say when asked why they chose nicknames as first names for their babies. Baby naming can get overwhelming, but nicknames as trending baby names hit two birds with a single stone. Parents no longer need to think of a nickname that will go with the first name. Plus, we all know the advantages of having shorter names when filling out forms and calling someone s name out.
Trending Baby Names: Nicknames Outrank Long Ones
Social researcher Ashley Fell observed an increase in short baby names previously perceived as nicknames, ABC Everyday reported. For baby boys, Max is a popular name that does not imply the first name is Maxwell or Maximillian on the birth certificate, but straightforward Max. For girls, the nickname Evie now outranks what it was used as a nickname for before, Evelyn. The cute nickname Ellie also outranked Eleanor and Elizabeth as first names.
Tackling Hidden Hunger in Underserved Communities with Gap Intervention, Education and Advocacy
Feb 18, 2021
Generational poverty, food inaccessibility and now, COVID-19 are together exacerbating hidden hunger in underserved and low-income communities. This includes mothers-to-be and babies who are exceptionally vulnerable to the deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals, which global organizations including the World Health Organization call hidden hunger. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FA), 690 million people were undernourished in 2019 and this number is rising.
Taking on the nutrient gap
Bayer says it is working towards a solution through its “Nutrient Gap Initiative,” which enables accessibility to vitamins and minerals for underserved communities. The goal is to serve 50 million people by 2030 through partnerships with non-governmental organizations and a focus on intervention, education and advocacy. Bayer began this init