Recent federal cuts to food assistance threaten to reduce free meal access for thousands of US schoolchildren, risking a reversal of progress in hunger relief amid rising food prices and household financial pressures. As pupils return to classrooms this autumn,…
New survey reveals an alarming increase in acute malnutrition among Haitian children, exposing the deepening impacts of insecurity and economic hardship on child health and survival. Haiti’s latest national SMART survey has pushed child malnutrition back to the top of…
Recent research reveals that most Indonesian children aged 4 to 12 are not meeting recommended DHA levels, with a trend towards flavoured drinks over milk raising concerns about their brain development and concentration as they progress through school. As children…
A comprehensive Harvard-led study challenges the perception of processed foods as inherently unhealthy, emphasising the importance of overall nutritional quality and moderation for sustained health benefits. A diet can include some ultra-processed foods and still be healthy, according to a…
Veg Power celebrates a milestone as its ‘Growing to Love’ scheme educates and inspires 100,000 primary school children across the UK, promoting vegetable eating and sustainable gardening through engaging, curriculum-aligned activities. Veg Power says its “Growing to Love” programme has…
New research highlights that maternal DHA consumption during lactation continues to influence infant brain and eye development beyond birth, emphasising the importance of diet and supplements for nursing mothers. Breastfeeding does not end the nutritional demands of pregnancy; in some…
Emerging studies highlight the risks of added sugar in children under two, with experts urging parents to focus on minimally processed foods and natural sweetness to support lifelong well-being. Doctors and nutrition researchers are increasingly warning that added sugar has…
Prescriptions of weight-loss drugs like Saxenda and Wegovy have surged among children aged eight to 11 in the US, sparking debates over access, safety, and long-term impacts amid rising childhood obesity rates. Use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in young U.S.…
Nutrition experts emphasise the critical role of a protein-rich breakfast in enhancing children’s attention, memory, and school performance as the new academic year begins. Skipping breakfast can affect children’s attention, concentration and school performance, the IMSS in Coahuila said as…
Despite global health recommendations and proven benefits, Malawi’s mothers encounter social discomfort and systemic barriers that hinder exclusive breastfeeding, highlighting the urgent need for supportive environments to improve infant health outcomes. Public breastfeeding remains a fraught issue in Malawi, even…
India’s food regulator plans to tighten rules on the sale of high-fat, sugar, and salt foods near schools, aiming to curb unhealthy eating habits and promote longer-term dietary reforms. India’s food regulator is moving to draw a harder line around…
A lawsuit in New York claims Baby Brezza’s automated formula machines produce diluted bottles, potentially endangering infants’ health and weighing on the company’s claims of accuracy and safety. A proposed class action in New York federal court alleges that Baby…
