Parents can ease cold mornings by adopting straightforward, balanced lunch routines that focus on consistency and appeal, reducing stress and encouraging children to eat well during the school day. Back-to-school mornings already ask enough of parents without turning lunch into…
Emerging research emphasises the critical role of high-quality diet, adequate sleep, and physical activity in supporting healthy growth in children, challenging the notion that genetics alone determine height. A child’s height is shaped by heredity, but genes are only part…
Experts caution that low-calorie ‘zero’ or ‘light’ claims often create false impressions of healthfulness, highlighting the need for consumers to scrutinise ingredient lists and overall nutritional content rather than rely solely on marketing labels. Choosing a drink or snack labelled…
Growing evidence suggests that school meal programmes across Africa can do more than nourish children , they are becoming catalysts for transforming local agriculture, markets, and dietary diversity, with implications for climate resilience and fair livelihoods. School feeding is often…
Recent research shows that lactation cookies do not significantly boost milk production, highlighting the importance of proven strategies like proper latch, hydration, and professional support over popular but unsubstantiated remedies. Lactation cookies have become a popular shortcut for breastfeeding parents…
With escalating food insecurity across Nigeria’s North-East and dwindling international support, experts call for a shift to locally funded, community-based nutrition systems to prevent further crises amid funding shortfalls. Nigeria’s worsening hunger emergency is increasingly exposing the limits of dependence…
Criticism of Indonesia’s free nutritious meal scheme underscores the need for enhanced safety, transparency, and local stakeholder engagement to build public trust and ensure its long-term success. Criticism of Indonesia’s free nutritious meal programme should not be read simply as…
Experts highlight that early exposure to sugary foods can influence lifelong taste preferences and increase health risks, emphasising the importance of a gradual approach to reducing sugar consumption to safeguard long-term well-being. A strong urge for something sweet after a…
A recent study published in Nature reveals that a mother’s gut microbiome significantly influences an infant’s early microbial colonisation, challenging previous assumptions about transmission sources and highlighting the importance of prenatal microbial environments for long-term health. A new study published…
A recent investigation highlights ongoing concerns over infant formula safety, revealing regulatory shortcomings and the continued threat to vulnerable infants amid unresolved outbreaks and stalled legislation. A recent Spotlight on America report has renewed attention on two infant formula botulism…
Research indicates that TikTok’s short-form food videos can both stimulate cravings and promote healthier eating among teens, highlighting its complex role in shaping young people’s dietary attitudes. A new study suggests that TikTok is doing more than filling teenagers’ spare…
While infant puffs are a popular and practical snack, recent findings highlight the importance of careful ingredient selection and awareness of potential heavy-metal contamination and allergens to ensure safe feeding practices for young children. Infant puffs have become a go-to…
