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…
A groundbreaking study from the University of California, Irvine uncovers how fructose processing in the small intestine may influence fat absorption and contribute to obesity, revealing new potential targets for health interventions. Scientists have long known that too much added…
Consumer advocates in Slovenia raise concerns over persistent high sugar content and unhealthy marketing tactics in popular children’s breakfast cereals, despite slight improvements since 2021. Meanwhile, schools are encouraged to promote healthier eating under a new scheme opening for applications.…
New research links marine heat waves to increased risks of malnutrition and child mortality in coastal areas of low- and middle-income countries, highlighting a growing climate-related threat to vulnerable populations. Marine heat waves, or prolonged spells of unusually warm ocean…
California legislators have approved a bill to introduce a certified label for non-ultra-processed foods, aiming to help consumers identify healthier options amid ongoing federal discussions on food classification. California lawmakers have approved a bill that would create the state’s first…
