Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority, supported by UNICEF, warns consumers about the presence of hazardous levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury in everyday products, including baby cereals, turmeric, and cosmetics, prompting increased market surveillance. The Food and Drugs Authority has…
Updated guidance highlights the importance of age-specific vitamin D intake for children, warning against indiscriminate supplementation and emphasising natural sources like food and sunlight, while recognising the risks of overconsumption. Giving children vitamin D is often treated as a simple…
Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum affirms that the ban on selling sugary drinks and ultra-processed snacks in schools will remain, despite ongoing legal challenges from food and beverage companies. The government emphasises health benefits and plans a national campaign to promote…
The American Society of Hematology recommends higher ferritin cut-offs to identify iron deficiency earlier in children, aiming to improve outcomes through timely diagnosis and intervention. New guidance from the American Society of Hematology is pushing clinicians to rethink how iron…
India’s food regulator has initiated legal proceedings against Nestlé India over alleged misleading marketing and quality breaches related to infant nutrition products, intensifying scrutiny of online baby food promotion and standards. India’s food regulator has launched legal action against Nestlé…
More than two-thirds of England’s school leaders believe independent compliance checks are crucial to ensuring new nutritional standards improve children’s diets amid calls for stronger enforcement and practical oversight. More than two-thirds of state school leaders believe England’s School Food…
Understanding that ARFID is driven by fear, sensory issues or lack of interest, specialists emphasise gentle, trust-based strategies to support gradual eating. For families and clinicians, patience and safety are key in helping individuals restore nutrition without increasing anxiety. When…
A paediatric gastroenterologist in Vladivostok advises that introducing meat from six months and fish from around eight months aligns with global infant-feeding guidelines, highlighting the importance of timely nutrient intake for early growth and development. A paediatric gastroenterologist in Vladivostok…
A University of Technology Sydney study reveals that people’s emotional attachment to fast-food brands influences their diet more than their health knowledge, highlighting the impact of marketing on unhealthy eating habits. A new University of Technology Sydney study suggests that…
While focus often lies on the mechanics of starting solids, recent guidance highlights the importance of nurturing a child’s ability to self-regulate eating from the outset, with implications for lifelong healthy habits. Parents often focus on the mechanics of starting…
Updated medical guidelines highlight the importance of fluid replacement, proper feeding, and prudent zinc use in treating childhood diarrhoea, while emphasising the risks of dehydration and unnecessary antibiotics. Diarrhoea in children is common, especially in the early years, and it…
Recent testing by Consumer Reports reveals ongoing concerns over trace contaminants, including microplastics and phthalates, in popular baby foods, despite some companies making notable progress. Consumer Reports has found that many popular baby foods still contain trace contaminants, even as…
