California aims to ban ultra-processed foods from school meals by 2035, but research shows budget, staffing, and infrastructure hurdles could impede progress, prompting calls for increased public investment. California’s plan to remove ultra-processed foods from school meals is likely to…
Psychologists and nutrition experts warn that pressuring children to finish their food can hinder their ability to recognise fullness, advocating for a more balanced approach to mealtime that encourages intuitive eating and healthy relationships with food. Children are often told…
A comprehensive global review underscores the role of repeated gut infections in childhood stunting, suggesting that tackling infection and improving sanitation are crucial alongside nutritional interventions. A global review of evidence has found that children with laboratory-confirmed gut infections face…
Foodwatch has declared 26 September as ‘Sugar Maximum Day,’ marking the day Dutch children aged four to 11 consumed their entire annual recommended sugar intake, spotlighting the pervasive presence of hidden sugars in everyday foods and the need for stricter…
As food inflation soars above 20%, Nigeria faces a nutrition crisis that threatens long-term productivity, prompting calls for policy realignment towards dietary diversity, market innovation, and improved infrastructure to ensure families can afford healthy diets. Nigeria’s food problem is no…
India’s food regulator, FSSAI, proposes a new red hexagon warning system on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or saturated fat, aiming to make nutritional risks more visible and improve consumer awareness amidst ongoing enforcement actions against e-commerce platforms and…
A comprehensive Danish study reveals that high doses of vitamin D during pregnancy do not produce lasting improvements in children’s bone density or reduce fracture risk by their early teens, challenging long-held assumptions about prenatal supplementation’s benefits. A large Danish…
Experts reveal that repeated exposure to sugar and type of treats are key factors in holiday cavities. Parents are advised to limit sticky and acidic sweets, promote good oral hygiene, and watch for early signs of tooth issues to safeguard…
New research reveals that breast milk is not a static nourishment source but a highly adaptable biological practice, changing in composition to meet an infant’s needs for immune protection, microbial colonisation, and communication, offering a deeper understanding of early human…
As puberty and menstrual cycles increase iron needs among teenage girls, experts emphasise the value of diverse diets and strategic food combining to optimise absorption and prevent fatigue. Teenage girls need iron-rich foods as their bodies move through puberty, growth…
The UK government introduces landmark reforms to school food standards, elevating pulses and plant-based options to promote healthier and more sustainable meals for children across England from September. The UK government has overhauled its school food rules for the first…
New research reveals that health claims on packaged foods may not reliably reflect their overall nutritional quality, urging consumers to scrutinise full Nutrition Facts panels rather than rely on front-of-pack promises. Packaged foods that advertise themselves as “reduced-fat”, “low-sodium” or…
