Key suppliers and wholesalers are creating a data-driven framework to evaluate how planned changes to School Food Standards affect what children eat, aiming to provide evidence on policy effectiveness amid rising food costs and reform efforts. Key suppliers and wholesalers…
New research from the University of Dar es Salaam underscores the enduring challenge of child undernutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, revealing that combined strategies addressing food security, healthcare, sanitation, and caregiver support are essential to drive meaningful change. Child malnutrition remains…
Experts and research highlight the benefits of kitchen activities for children, including building confidence, improving nutrition knowledge, and encouraging adventurous eating, with new insights emphasizing the importance of family involvement. Getting children involved in the kitchen can do far more…
Parents are encouraged to prioritise balanced, easy-to-prepare snacks rich in protein, healthy fats, and vital nutrients to support children’s concentration and cognitive development during school hours, while emphasising hydration and whole foods over processed treats. Children and teenagers need a…
A recent study reveals that despite sufficient calorie intake, Bangladeshis’ diets are lacking in vital vitamins and minerals, especially among women, adolescents, and young children, highlighting urgent policy needs to diversify food sources. Bangladesh’s diets remain heavily dependent on cereal…
A large South Korean cohort suggests that limited food variety in a child’s first year could be linked with a modestly higher risk of developing eczema later, highlighting potential benefits of diverse early diets. Lower food diversity in a child’s…
Recent research indicates that more than half of Americans’ daily calories now come from ultra-processed foods, raising questions about potential addictive qualities and their impact on health policies amid widespread dietary shifts. Ultra-processed foods have become so common in the…
Advocates argue that Minnesota’s universal school meal programme needs to include reliable plant-based options to serve diverse dietary needs, following models from Illinois and meeting federal standards with minimal cost implications. Minnesota’s universal school meals programme was built on the…
Consumer Reports uncovers pervasive microplastic presence and trace heavy metals in packaged baby foods, prompting calls for stricter standards amid growing concerns over child safety and packaging contamination. Consumer Reports has found that most packaged baby foods it tested contained…
The WHO’s latest guidance emphasises a balanced and diverse diet built on minimally processed foods, moving away from fad diets and extreme restrictions, with a focus on fibre, plant-based foods, and steady eating patterns for better health and sustainability. Healthy…
Caregivers are advised to look beyond attractive packaging and focus on detailed nutritional information and age suitability when selecting milk products for children, to ensure safety and proper nutrition. Parents choosing milk for children are being urged to look beyond…
Malaysian health expert challenges common breastfeeding misconceptions, emphasising supportive advice over myths that can undermine new mothers’ confidence during crucial early stages. In Malaysia, new mothers are often surrounded by breastfeeding advice from relatives, neighbours, social media and even well-meaning…
