Exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months in Peru’s La Libertad region has increased to 75%, reflecting successful public health initiatives and community cooperation, surpassing national and global targets. Health officials in Peru’s La Libertad region say exclusive breastfeeding among…
The US Department of Agriculture and Health and Human Services introduce a multifaceted £70 million programme to enhance school cafeterias, promote local produce, and improve children’s nutrition through infrastructure upgrades and strengthened farm-to-school connections. The US Department of Agriculture and…
A trial in Uganda indicates daily zinc supplements may significantly lower infection rates in young children with sickle cell anaemia, potentially shaping future care strategies pending larger studies. Researchers in Uganda have reported that a daily zinc supplement may help…
New research from NYU highlights that Black teenagers are more drawn to racially similar food influencers, leading to a greater preference for unhealthy snacks and raising concerns about targeted social media advertising’s impact on youth eating habits. New research from…
A small fishpond in Sumba’s Napu Village is transforming child nutrition by providing free fish and tackling cultural food taboos, marking a innovative approach to fighting stunting in low-income communities. A small fishpond in Napu Village, on Indonesia’s island of…
Recent guidance highlights that understanding newborn feeding patterns in the initial days can ease parental anxiety, emphasising early skin-to-skin contact, diaper output, and recognising signs of lactogenesis II to optimise breastfeeding success. Breastfeeding in the first 48 hours after birth…
As children approach their second birthday, transitioning from bottles to open cups enhances oral-motor control, independence, and proper posture , essentielles for healthy growth and speech development. Around a child’s first birthday, feeding begins to change in important ways. They…
Paediatric experts warn that infants’ iron stores are limited, making early feeding decisions crucial to prevent deficiency, with dietary and health factors also playing a role. Iron deficiency anaemia is one of the most common nutritional problems in children, and…
A study analysing data from the UK Biobank suggests that reduced sugar exposure in early childhood, during postwar rationing, may have long-term mental health benefits, including a lower risk of anxiety and depression in adulthood. Researchers analysing a rare postwar…
A significant proportion of Indonesian children aged four to 12 are consuming less DHA than recommended, prompting calls for increased dietary awareness to support cognitive and neural growth during critical schooling years. Children’s intake of DHA, an omega-3 fat, remains…
A white paper from the New Zealand Dental Association proposes a tiered sugary drink levy to reduce tooth decay and save NZD 2.2 billion in healthcare costs, putting pressure on political parties ahead of the November election. A new white…
A recent Colorado study reveals an alarming rise in type 2 diabetes among teenagers, with cases increasing nearly tenfold since 2002, prompting new concerns over diagnosis and prevention strategies in young people. A long-running Colorado study suggests type 2 diabetes…
