Expert insights clarify the role of linoleic acid in children’s diets, debunking social media fears and highlighting its potential health benefits. Seed oils have become a lightning rod in online nutrition debates, but the science is far less dramatic than…
Rising infant formula prices in the UK are hitting families hard, with some resorting to risky feeding practices and experiencing mental health strains, prompting calls for market reforms and better support measures. Infant formula prices in the UK have climbed…
Keenan Greyslak at the University of Oklahoma has received a National Institutes of Health grant to study how high-fat and sugar diets during pregnancy may predispose children to early liver conditions such as MASLD, potentially leading to serious health issues.…
Harvard studies reveal that the extent of food processing may be less indicative of healthfulness than nutrient enrichment and fortification, prompting industry and health experts to re-evaluate dietary guidelines for grains and cereals. Fortified grains and cereals are emerging as…
A new audit of toddler foods on Texas supermarket shelves highlights the dominance of heavily processed products, many of which fail to meet basic nutrition standards, raising concerns for parental choices and public health policies. A new audit of toddler…
Despite ample food supplies, child stunting remains a widespread problem, driven by poor sanitation and an imbalance in gut microbiota. Experts call for integrated solutions targeting nutrition, sanitation, and microbiome health to break this persistent cycle. South Africa’s grocery stores…
Research from Almeria indicates that a month of myofunctional therapy could improve feeding outcomes in infants with tongue-tie and lower surgical interventions, offering a potential conservative alternative. Researchers in Almeria say a month of myofunctional therapy may help infants with…
Research from the University of São Paulo suggests that a father’s diet before conception, especially high intake of ultra-processed foods, may influence newborn size and body composition, highlighting the importance of paternal nutrition in early development. A father’s diet before…
MSF warns that acute child malnutrition is rapidly increasing in Baidoa, Somalia, driven by drought, insecurity, and reduced international aid, risking a wider famine crisis that demands urgent global response. Médecins Sans Frontières has warned that acute child malnutrition is…
A recent study highlights the importance of early contact and consistent support to improve family retention in the WIC programme, with implications for enhancing nutrition education and breastfeeding guidance during a child’s first year. A study in the Journal of…
Nearly 1 in 10 children under five in Afghanistan suffer from acute malnutrition amid declining international funding and healthcare closures, warns Save the Children. Afghanistan is facing a deepening child nutrition emergency as almost 1 in 10 children under 5…
Experts suggest that incorporating water-rich fruits and vegetables into children’s diets can support hydration during heatwaves, alongside regular drinking of water, with special attention to warning signs of dehydration. Hot weather makes hydration a greater concern for children because they…
