Kazakhstan is considering new restrictions on food advertising aimed at children, seeking to limit the promotion of high-salt, sugar, and fat products across TV, radio, social media, and outdoor billboards to combat childhood obesity. Kazakhstan is preparing new restrictions on…
The Department for Education plans to introduce mandatory inspections of school kitchens to ensure meals meet fat, salt and sugar guidelines, backed by increased oversight and support following concerns over compliance. England’s schools could soon face official checks if they…
A recent study reveals that ultra-processed foods encourage overeating not only through their nutrient content but also due to their texture, calorie density, and speed of consumption, challenging traditional understandings of dietary health. Ultra-processed foods may drive illness and premature…
A new US survey finds nearly one in four adolescents use food delivery apps during school, raising concerns over nutrition, safety, and inequality across regions and income groups. Food delivery apps are changing the way teenagers eat during the school…
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…
