As childhood obesity overtakes undernutrition in Indonesia and globally, health experts warn of a surge in long-term health costs, urging urgent policy action to combat the rising tide of unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles among children. Intan Permatasari’s childhood in…
A coroner has linked the death of six-year-old Connor Dean, who had Down syndrome and complex medical needs, to severe vitamin C deficiency and suspected scurvy, raising concerns over nutritional monitoring in vulnerable children. Connor Dean, a six-year-old boy with…
A new Consumer Reports investigation reveals concerning levels of chemicals like acrylamide and phthalates in 14 out of 21 top children’s snacks, prompting calls for regulatory action and more mindful parenting. Packaged snacks can make life easier for parents, but…
Research from the Netherlands shows that what mothers eat during breastfeeding influences the fat profile in their milk, with omega-3 and omega-6 intake having the most notable effects, highlighting the importance of maternal diet for infant development. A new study…
Recent federal cuts to food assistance programmes risk leaving more children without free breakfast and lunch at school, as states and families grapple with the widening impact of reduced SNAP and Medicaid support. Cuts to the federal food assistance programme…
A new study raises concerns over the nutrient content and high sugar levels in commercially available spouted baby food pouches, prompting calls for regulatory review amid warnings they resemble sugary drinks more than suitable weaning foods. Researchers have raised fresh…
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has recommended the complete removal of sugar from Amrutham Nutrimix, prompting a review of its formulation and nutritional guidelines to safeguard children’s health. The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child…
Following the return to classrooms, paediatric specialists emphasise that maintaining a balanced diet, vaccination, good hygiene and sleep are more vital for children’s health than additional supplements or immune boosting products. As schools reopen, paediatric specialists say parents should focus…
Despite existing policies and data highlighting the severity of child malnutrition in Pakistan, a lack of coordinated political will and funding disruptions prevent effective reform from shaping healthier diets and improving maternal and child health outcomes. Pakistan’s child malnutrition crisis…
India’s food regulator proposes bold red warning labels on unhealthy packaged foods amid rising childhood obesity, with judicial pressure accelerating the long-delayed measure inspired by international success stories like Chile. India’s food regulator is under pressure to act on a…
A new analysis reveals how scarce resources force many South African households to rely on unbalanced meals, risking long-term health impacts for vulnerable populations, particularly children. For many South African families, what is on the dinner table is less about…
A new Australian study suggests that women who take folic acid before pregnancy may see better social outcomes, particularly in peer relationships, in their children, highlighting the importance of preconception health habits. A new study suggests that taking folic acid…
