The United Arab Emirates has launched a comprehensive, phased crackdown on sodium, sugar, and fat levels in packaged foods, aiming to curb obesity and non-communicable diseases amid high consumption rates among residents. The United Arab Emirates has started rolling out…
A Dutch retrospective study reveals a 51% reduction in necrotising enterocolitis among very preterm infants after implementation of a specific multistrain probiotic, highlighting the potential for standardised probiotic protocols to improve neonatal outcomes. Routine use of a multistrain probiotic was…
Indonesian paediatric experts link childhood anaemia to wider socioeconomic disparities, emphasising early nutrition as a crucial intervention to combat a condition that predominantly affects children in low-income countries. Childhood anaemia is not only a medical problem but also a marker…
As Yemen’s hunger crisis intensifies, aid agencies warn that funding gaps are restricting vital treatment and prevention efforts for millions of vulnerable children and women, with recent deaths highlighting the urgent need for more comprehensive support. A father’s desperate plea…
Scientists at LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center are pioneering new methods to study infant energy use, aiming to reshape nutrition guidelines and combat childhood obesity from the very first year of life. At LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center, scientists are…
A Qatar-based nutrition expert urges implementing a comprehensive national programme focused on children aged six to 10, aiming to identify and address early signs of obesity through school and family engagement, amid rising concerns over childhood obesity rates. A Qatari…
A Taiwanese nutritionist explains how understanding a child’s language and sensory development can help manage picky eating, emphasising patience and gradual exposure over pressure. Many parents know the scene well: a child who happily pushes away greens but races towards…
A new UN FAO report reveals Pakistan’s food issues are more about dietary composition and affordability of nutritious foods than mere calorie availability, urging a policy shift towards healthier diets to combat malnutrition and long-term health problems. Pakistan’s struggle with…
Emerging findings indicate that while ultra-processed foods may not spike blood sugar sharply, they can still elevate insulin levels, potentially affecting long-term metabolic health and increasing diabetes risk. Ultra-processed foods may not raise blood sugar as sharply as many people…
Research across major Dutch cities reveals that only 4% of food outlets promote healthy eating, prompting calls for greater local authority to restrict unhealthy options near schools amidst increasing obesity concerns. In the Netherlands’ largest cities, finding a place to…
A comprehensive study by Profeco reveals significant variations in sugar, fat, and sodium levels across popular cereal brands in Mexico, warning consumers to scrutinise packaging and nutritional labels closely amid misleading claims. Profeco has found wide variations in the sugar,…
Rising rates of childhood overweight in Naples reveal a complex interplay of poverty, regional inequality, and food affordability, challenging simplistic narratives about Italian dietary habits. Italy’s debate over obesity has been sharpened by reports of rising numbers of overweight children…
