Schools and manufacturers face growing pressure to balance nutrition, taste, and cost as new federal rules tighten sodium limits and boost protein and fibre levels in school meals, prompting a shift towards innovative ingredients and practical solutions. School meal suppliers…
The US Food and Drug Administration has implemented temporary measures to secure access to critical neonatal parenteral nutrition amid potential supply disruptions caused by the closure of outsourcing facilities, ensuring vulnerable newborns continue to receive lifesaving nutrients. The US Food…
Israel is planning to mandatory add iodine to household salt following studies revealing ongoing deficiency issues, especially among children and pregnant women, with officials emphasising the move as a crucial public health measure. Israel is moving towards mandatory iodine fortification…
In Canada, parents living with HIV face complex decisions around infant feeding shaped by medical evidence and social scrutiny, highlighting the need for supportive, non-judgemental approaches to build trust and autonomy amid systemic challenges. For parents living with HIV, feeding…
Official data reveals worsening childhood undernutrition and rising obesity in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting a complex and persistent nutrition crisis in the state despite ongoing monitoring efforts. Madhya Pradesh’s child nutrition picture remains troubling, with official tracker data showing levels of…
Iranian doctors warn that metabolic diseases are increasingly appearing in children, with childhood fatty liver now recognised as a warning sign of future heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, amid rising obesity and changing lifestyles. Doctors in Iran say metabolic disease…
A 2023 survey in Hawela Tula reveals high rates of stunting and underweight among primary school children, emphasising the intertwined roles of diet, household conditions, maternal education, and parasitic infections in the region’s ongoing nutrition crisis. Nearly a third of…
New research reveals specific components of human milk may help limit the spread of antibiotic-resistance genes in infants, reinforcing breastfeeding’s role in early microbiome development and antimicrobial resistance prevention. A mother’s milk chemistry may help determine how many antibiotic-resistance genes…
New research from Germany highlights how different dietary patterns during pregnancy may impact gestational length and newborn size, with vegetable-rich diets linked to longer pregnancies and lengthier babies, while ultra-processed foods correlate with higher maternal weight gain. Pregnant women whose…
A six-week Columbia University trial reveals that even slight reductions in sleep duration can lead to weight increase and increased inactivity, highlighting the importance of sleep for weight management, especially among teenagers. A six-week Columbia University trial has given some…
Nigeria launches a nationwide initiative to combat declining breastfeeding rates, highlighting the importance of community, policy support, and workplace measures to improve child survival and maternal health amid persistent myths and weak systems. Nigeria’s latest breastfeeding campaign has been driven…
Cambodia is experiencing a shifting public health challenge, battling both undernutrition among children and a surge in diet-related non-communicable diseases among adults, driven by changing food habits and increased marketing of ultra-processed foods. Cambodia’s public-health challenge is no longer only…
