Vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth when carefully planned with appropriate supplementation, finds a major ...

The largest dietary study comparing children’s diets shows that eating a vegetarian and vegan diet can work well for growing ...

Diwali, India's most celebrated festival, brings with it brightness, joy, and indulgence. But for many children, it also brings an unseen health setback. Amid the sweets, fried snacks, and festive ...

Childhood nutrition is in a state. But is this down to badly-manufactured children's foods or a symptom of a bigger problem? And will parents place the blame with food manufacturers regardless?

THE country is exploring mandatory food fortification as part of a broader effort to strengthen child nutrition programs under the Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act, in response to persistently ...

Stunting is the impaired growth and development that children experience from poor nutrition, repeated infection, and inadequate psychosocial stimulation. However, one positive trend is the decline in ...

There is no difference between healthful foods for adults and for children aged 2 and older, except for age-appropriate adjustments in texture and portion size, according to experts in nutrition. It ...

The global health financing landscape has drastically changed since the end of 2019. The emergence of Covid-19 dramatically increased the need and urgency for investment in global health and ...

When schools pivoted to virtual learning early in the pandemic, the National School Lunch Program was thrown into chaos. Millions of children rely on school meals to keep hunger at bay, so school ...