New government standards aim to overhaul school menus with a focus on healthier, balanced diets by 2027, banning deep-fried foods and sugary desserts to improve pupils’ health and learning outcomes. England’s school meal system is being overhauled under new food…
Videos featuring oversized meals and speed-eating contests are not only entertainment but may subtly influence viewers’ perceptions of portion sizes, with potential implications for eating behaviours and health, experts warn. Videos of oversized meals and speed-eating contests have become a…
A symposium at McGill explores conflicting views on whether ultra-processed foods are inherently addictive or simply designed to encourage overconsumption, with implications for tackling obesity. At a recent McGill Office for Science and Society symposium, two leading researchers offered sharply…
A survey in Indonesia reveals high daily sugar intake among young children, prompting health experts to advocate gradual reduction strategies to prevent long-term health issues. Sweetened foods and drinks have become a growing concern for parents in Indonesia, where experts…
Parents seeking practical solutions to enhance their child’s iron levels can now focus on simple dietary changes, especially at breakfast, with new guidance emphasising the importance of pairing iron-rich foods with vitamin C and timing of milk consumption. Parents looking…
Doctors and health advocacy groups caution against the casual promotion of energy drinks through sports sponsorships, highlighting risks of heart issues and increased consumption among teenagers following a high-profile death and new college partnerships. Parents, coaches and school leaders are…
Despite severe staffing shortages and infrastructure challenges, São Tomé and Príncipe has recorded no deaths from malnutrition this year, highlighting both progress and systemic vulnerabilities in its health and nutrition sectors. São Tomé and Príncipe has recorded no deaths from…
A guide for parents on decoding packaged food labels to identify hidden added sugars, recognising diverse names, portion sizes, and the importance of gradually reducing intake for better health choices. For parents trying to make sense of packaged food, added…
The Egyptian Ministry of Health highlights that long hours on screens, poor diet, and low physical activity collectively influence childhood diabetes risk, calling for family-led prevention strategies. Childhood diabetes risk is shaped less by one single habit than by a…
New research suggests that high sugar intake during childhood and adolescence can substantially elevate the risk of developing psychiatric disorders later in life, prompting calls for more cautious dietary habits among young populations.
India’s food regulator proposes integrating warning label literacy into school curricula as part of a broader effort to combat unhealthy eating habits among children, following court pressure for swifter reform. India’s food regulator wants schoolchildren to be taught how to…
A Swedish study reveals that over 20% of teenagers’ meals during school hours are eaten off campus, with these choices more likely to be unhealthy, highlighting the importance of understanding food environment influences beyond school premises. Researchers in Sweden say…
