Can Phone Apps Help Stop Kids From Staying Too Small?
Researchers looked at seven studies about using phones and apps to help parents prevent stunting—when children don't grow properly due to poor nutrition. The …
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Soy Formula in Babies: Does It Affect Teen Health?
Researchers followed 190 teenagers to see if babies fed soy-based formula grew up differently than babies fed cow's milk formula or breast milk. At age 14, …
Read MoreWhy Kids in Tanzania Aren't Growing Tall Despite Plenty of Food
Researchers in Tanzania discovered something puzzling: children in a region that grows lots of food are still not growing to their full height. Scientists …
Read MoreFamily Structure and Child Nutrition in Rwanda: What Matters Most
Researchers in Rwanda studied whether children living with one parent versus two parents had different nutrition and growth patterns. Using a special research …
Read MoreHelping Kids Grow Taller: Combining Health Plans with Disaster Prep
In Indonesia, many young children aren't growing as tall as they should be, especially in areas that face droughts and other environmental challenges. …
Read MoreHidden Parasite Infection May Hurt Child Growth Even Without Symptoms
Researchers studied how a tiny parasite called Cryptosporidium affects children under two years old, even when kids don't feel sick. The parasite lives in the …
Read MoreNew Way to Measure if Nutrition Supplements Help Kids Grow Taller
Scientists looked at 15 different studies involving nearly 37,000 children in poorer countries to see if a special nutrient supplement helps kids grow better. …
Read MoreDoes Adding Help to Nutrition Programs Make Kids Grow Better?
Researchers looked at 8 studies comparing two approaches to help undernourished children in poorer countries grow better. One approach focused only on …
Read MoreFeeding Kids with Sickle Cell: What Parents Need to Know
Children with sickle cell disease face unique nutrition challenges that can affect their growth and health. This guide, written for doctors by nutrition …
Read MoreInvisible Worms May Be Stunting Kids' Growth in Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered that tiny parasitic worms living in children's intestines might be connected to poor nutrition and slower growth. These …
Read MoreTeaching Kids About Food Helps Them Grow Healthier
Malnutrition affects millions of children worldwide, causing problems with learning, growth, and development. Researchers are testing whether teaching children …
Read MoreSpecial Food Helps Malnourished Kids Grow Better by Feeding Good Gut Bacteria
Scientists discovered that a specially designed food can help undernourished children grow stronger and taller by feeding beneficial bacteria in their …
Read MoreWhy Egyptian Kids Aren't Growing Taller Despite Better Living Conditions
Researchers studied how Egyptian children's height changed between 1995 and 2014, finding something surprising: even though living conditions improved, more …
Read MoreSolar Gardens Help Kids Eat Better and Grow Stronger in Africa
Researchers in Benin, Africa tested whether special solar-powered gardens run by women could help young children get better nutrition. They compared families …
Read MoreWhy Some Thai Kids Don't Grow Well: What Parents Really Face
Researchers in Thailand wanted to understand why some young children aren't growing properly. They talked to 40 mothers and caregivers of children with …
Read MoreCan Eating Eggs During Pregnancy Help Babies Grow Better?
Researchers in Rwanda are testing whether pregnant women who eat two eggs every day will have healthier, bigger babies. This study, called Deux Oeufs (which …
Read MoreMobile Health Program Cuts Diarrhea and Improves Child Growth in Congo
Researchers tested a mobile health program called PICHA7 in the Democratic Republic of Congo to see if it could reduce diarrhea and help children grow better. …
Read MoreWorking Moms' Wellbeing and Knowledge Key to Preventing Child Stunting
A study of 225 working mothers in Indonesia found that two main factors help prevent stunting (when children don't grow tall enough for their age): how well …
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