A new study reveals that increasing farm diversity improves dietary intake among women and children in rural Ethiopia, yet seasonal hunger and inadequate nutrition remain significant challenges that require multi-faceted solutions beyond agriculture. A new study of rural Ethiopia suggests…
A new study reveals that front-of-pack health claims like ‘reduced fat’ or ‘sugar free’ often mask products that are not genuinely healthier, urging consumers to scrutinise nutrition labels more carefully. Packaged foods with labels such as “reduced fat”, “low sodium”…
UNICEF raises alarm over escalating child malnutrition in Yemen as renewed fighting hampers access to vital health services, with the crisis worsening despite efforts to address it. UNICEF has warned of a sharp worsening in child malnutrition in Yemen, saying…
A devastating combination of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and systemic gaps in healthcare support has led to rising child mortality and undernutrition in Balaghat’s Baiga tribal belt, exposing urgent needs for effective intervention. In Balaghat district’s Baiga-dominated tribal belt, a series…
Indonesia collaborates with Japan’s JICA to pilot the shokuiku food education approach within its free nutritious school meal programme, aiming to deepen students’ understanding of food origins, reduce waste, and enrich the educational value of meals. Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency…
A large Australian study indicates that oral food challenges in infants not only confirm peanut allergies but also can lead to de-labeling in over a third of cases, potentially easing dietary restrictions and guiding immunotherapy decisions. A large Australian study…
India’s food regulator proposes a single, standardised warning symbol for packaged foods high in sugar, salt, or fat, aiming to enhance transparency and reduce consumer confusion on crowded packaging. India’s food regulator has moved to simplify its proposed front-of-pack warning…
UNICEF warns that over 2.2 million Yemeni children under five suffer from acute malnutrition, as ongoing conflict, food shortages, and economic collapse deepen the country’s humanitarian emergency, disrupting education and displacing thousands. Yemen’s children are bearing the heaviest burden of…
A recent study reveals that increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods significantly raises the risk of heart disease, obesity, and premature death, prompting experts to recommend prioritising whole foods in diets. A new analysis has added to growing concern about ultra-processed…
A growing school-based food pantry programme in Hillsborough County has expanded into a countywide support system, helping tens of thousands of families and improving student academic outcomes by reducing hunger barriers. A school-based food pantry programme that began as a…
England is set to implement the most significant changes to school food standards in over a decade, aiming to improve children’s health, support concentration, and promote fairness across primary and secondary schools, starting from September 2027. England’s school food rules…
A recent study warns that children and teenagers using GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity or diabetes face significant risks of nutrient deficiencies, prompting calls for proactive nutritional management to safeguard their health during critical development years. Children and teenagers taking…
