A small fishpond in Sumba’s Napu Village is transforming child nutrition by providing free fish and tackling cultural food taboos, marking a innovative approach to fighting stunting in low-income communities. A small fishpond in Napu Village, on Indonesia’s island of…
Recent guidance highlights that understanding newborn feeding patterns in the initial days can ease parental anxiety, emphasising early skin-to-skin contact, diaper output, and recognising signs of lactogenesis II to optimise breastfeeding success. Breastfeeding in the first 48 hours after birth…
As children approach their second birthday, transitioning from bottles to open cups enhances oral-motor control, independence, and proper posture , essentielles for healthy growth and speech development. Around a child’s first birthday, feeding begins to change in important ways. They…
Paediatric experts warn that infants’ iron stores are limited, making early feeding decisions crucial to prevent deficiency, with dietary and health factors also playing a role. Iron deficiency anaemia is one of the most common nutritional problems in children, and…
A study analysing data from the UK Biobank suggests that reduced sugar exposure in early childhood, during postwar rationing, may have long-term mental health benefits, including a lower risk of anxiety and depression in adulthood. Researchers analysing a rare postwar…
A significant proportion of Indonesian children aged four to 12 are consuming less DHA than recommended, prompting calls for increased dietary awareness to support cognitive and neural growth during critical schooling years. Children’s intake of DHA, an omega-3 fat, remains…
A white paper from the New Zealand Dental Association proposes a tiered sugary drink levy to reduce tooth decay and save NZD 2.2 billion in healthcare costs, putting pressure on political parties ahead of the November election. A new white…
A recent Colorado study reveals an alarming rise in type 2 diabetes among teenagers, with cases increasing nearly tenfold since 2002, prompting new concerns over diagnosis and prevention strategies in young people. A long-running Colorado study suggests type 2 diabetes…
Parents can ease cold mornings by adopting straightforward, balanced lunch routines that focus on consistency and appeal, reducing stress and encouraging children to eat well during the school day. Back-to-school mornings already ask enough of parents without turning lunch into…
Emerging research emphasises the critical role of high-quality diet, adequate sleep, and physical activity in supporting healthy growth in children, challenging the notion that genetics alone determine height. A child’s height is shaped by heredity, but genes are only part…
Experts caution that low-calorie ‘zero’ or ‘light’ claims often create false impressions of healthfulness, highlighting the need for consumers to scrutinise ingredient lists and overall nutritional content rather than rely solely on marketing labels. Choosing a drink or snack labelled…
Growing evidence suggests that school meal programmes across Africa can do more than nourish children , they are becoming catalysts for transforming local agriculture, markets, and dietary diversity, with implications for climate resilience and fair livelihoods. School feeding is often…
