Brazil’s pioneering public milk bank system, established in 1943 and now hosting around 230 facilities, is a model of social solidarity that has significantly contributed to reducing child mortality and ensuring neonatal health through a non-commercial, community-driven approach. In a…
A new poll reveals that 76% of parents face challenges in providing healthy breakfast options for children, with taste, convenience, and time pressures shaping morning routines. Experts suggest small, realistic changes to improve children’s nutrition without added stress. As children…
Local focus on balanced diets using familiar foods and regular growth monitoring in Tangerang contributes to a significant reduction in stunting, exemplifying effective community-led health initiatives. Building better nutrition habits at home is one of the most effective ways to…
As inflation and currency devaluation hit household budgets, Nigerian families are adapting their diets, often sacrificing nutritional value for affordability, raising concerns about long-term health impacts. For Alele Hamzat, a mother of four in Nigeria, breakfast has become less about…
Despite the expansion of Ireland’s Hot School Meals Programme, many parents and teachers express concern over nutritional quality, insufficient time for children to eat, and the programme’s uneven implementation, raising questions about how to improve lunchtime experiences for students. For…
North Carolina has introduced new legislation to prevent lunch shaming, ensuring all students have access to the same meal options regardless of unpaid balances and expanding support for free meal programmes across the state. North Carolina has tightened rules around…
A paediatrician in Lagos highlights the dangers of high free sugar intake among children, linking it to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and dental problems, and calls for improved dietary habits in families and schools. A Lagos paediatrician has warned that…
Eating well during breastfeeding is less about strict counting and more about consistent, varied meals that support milk production and parental energy, with flexibility being key to sustained nourishment. Eating enough while breastfeeding is less about strict counting and more…
MSF reports a sharp increase in acute malnutrition cases among children across seven northern Nigerian states, reflecting deepening instability, food shortages, and reduced aid support in 2025. Médecins Sans Frontières has said the number of children it treated for acute…
New findings from Catholic Relief Services reveal significant improvements in child nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding, and dietary diversity in Madagascar over the past decade, driven by local outreach and community engagement. Families in Madagascar are beginning to see gains in the…
Schools in Abu Dhabi are enforcing new regulations to promote nutritious lunches, aiming to curb childhood obesity and enhance cognitive and physical development through healthier dietary choices. Schools in Abu Dhabi are urging parents to pay closer attention to what…
General Mills has announced the removal of artificial colours from all its US cereals, transitioning to natural plant-based dyes and spices amid growing health concerns and retail pressure, marking a significant shift in mainstream food reformulation. General Mills said on…
