All articles tagged with #child nutrition
The Trump administration has requested an emergency pause from a federal appeals court on a judge's order to fully fund SNAP benefits amid a government shutdown, arguing it cannot access additional funds due to congressional failure, which has led to partial benefits being issued and concerns over food security for recipients.
A UNICEF report reveals that for the first time, more children worldwide are obese than underweight, with 10% affected by obesity and a significant increase in overweight children, highlighting a growing global health crisis.
Climate journalist Graihagh Jackson explores how to balance a healthy, child-friendly diet with environmental sustainability, emphasizing the benefits of plant-rich diets and the challenges of ensuring proper nutrition for children, especially regarding animal products and nutrient intake.
The article outlines ten foods that parents should avoid giving to children aged 0-5 due to potential health risks and choking hazards. These include items like whole nuts, popcorn, and certain types of fish that may contain high levels of mercury. The guidance aims to help parents make safer dietary choices for their young children.
The article discusses the widespread consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in both rural and urban areas of India and highlights the recent ICMR-NIN guidelines advising against UPFs. It underscores the health risks associated with UPFs, such as obesity and non-communicable diseases, and calls for stronger regulatory measures, citing successful examples from countries like Chile and Mexico. The article also provides practical tips for parents to help their children avoid UPFs and emphasizes the need for policy changes to effectively combat the health issues linked to these foods.
14 states, all with Republican governors, have turned down federal funding for the Summer EBT program, citing reasons such as philosophical objections to welfare programs, technical challenges, and satisfaction with existing summer nutrition programs. This decision means that lower-income families in these states will miss out on federal aid designed to help feed children over the summer break, impacting millions of eligible kids. The rejection has drawn backlash, with some states reconsidering their decision after facing criticism.
The Summer EBT program aims to provide $40 per month for each eligible child to buy food during the summer when school is not in session, benefiting an estimated 21 million children in 35 states. However, 15 states have declined to participate, leaving around eight million children without this assistance. Crystal Fitzsimons from the Food Research and Action Center emphasizes the importance of the program in addressing food insecurity during the summer and hopes that the governors of the non-participating states will reconsider their decision.
Michelle Obama has co-founded PLEZi Nutrition, a company that will make and sell healthier food and drinks for kids with lower sugar and higher nutrient content. The former first lady's work with the company is an extension of her efforts to improve child nutrition when she was in the White House. PLEZi Nutrition is a public benefit corporation that will balance its profit needs with its mission to help improve child nutrition. The company is donating $1 million to FoodCorps, a nonprofit organization that is working to help all 50 million students in the U.S. receive education about nutrition and free school meals by 2030.