Daycare Food Programs Help Kids Eat Healthier
Researchers studied over 1,000 young children to see how much the meals and snacks they eat at daycare affect their overall nutrition. They found that children …
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Why Some Cambodian Kids Eat Healthier Than Others
Researchers studied nearly 700 schoolchildren in rural Cambodia to understand what affects how healthy their diets are. They found that older kids (ages 9-11) …
Read MoreWhy Many Ethiopian Babies Aren't Fed the Right Way
Researchers looked at 107 studies about how babies under two years old are fed in Ethiopia. They found that most babies aren't getting the feeding practices …
Read MoreSpecial Rice Helps Kids Get More Zinc in Bangladesh
Researchers in Bangladesh tested whether a special type of rice with added zinc helps children absorb more of this important mineral. They gave 47 young …
Read MoreWhy Kids in Mozambique Aren't Growing: A Food Problem
Researchers in Mozambique studied 47 young children to understand why many aren't growing properly. They discovered that while kids aren't eating enough …
Read MoreWhat Stops Parents From Giving Kids Nutritional Supplements?
Researchers looked at 25 studies to understand why some families accept nutritional supplements for their children while others don't. They found that giving …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Born With Throat Problems Struggle to Eat
Researchers studied 75 children who were born with a condition where their food pipe and windpipe didn't form correctly. They found that about three-quarters …
Read MoreCan Vitamin A Supplements Help Kids in Africa Stay Healthy?
Researchers in Burkina Faso tested whether giving vitamin A supplements to young children could improve their health and nutrition. They studied children aged …
Read MoreIron Supplements for Kids in Malaria Areas: Safe or Risky?
Researchers looked at 40 studies involving nearly 34,000 children in areas where malaria is common to figure out if giving iron supplements is safe. Iron …
Read MoreFree Fruits and Veggies Help Kids Eat Healthier
Researchers studied a program that gave families free fruits and vegetables plus cooking lessons to see if it would help kids eat better. Over six months, 176 …
Read MoreTeaching Families to Raise Chickens Helps Kids Eat More Eggs
Researchers in Burkina Faso tested whether teaching families how to raise chickens and improve nutrition could help children eat more eggs. They worked with …
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 MoreHeart Surgery Helps Kids with Birth Heart Defects Grow Better
Children born with heart problems often struggle to grow normally because their hearts don't pump blood as well as they should. Researchers studied 200 …
Read MorePhone Calls Help New Moms Raise Healthier Kids in More Ways Than Expected
Researchers studied a program called Healthy Beginnings that helps new mothers through phone calls with nurses. The program was designed to teach families …
Read MoreWhy Some African Kids Get Better Nutrition Care Than Others
Researchers looked at nutrition programs for pregnant women and young children across six African countries to see who was getting help and who was being left …
Read MoreHow Helping Poor Families Improves Kids' Health and Learning
Researchers studied a program designed to help families living in poverty and discovered it does much more than just give them money. The program also improved …
Read MoreWhy Some Communities Struggle to Help Young Children Grow and Learn
Researchers in Ethiopia wanted to understand why programs designed to check on young children's development and provide better nutrition aren't always working …
Read MoreGood Nutrition in Early Life Helps Kids Handle Tough Home Situations
Researchers in Ghana studied how giving babies special nutrient supplements early in life affects their emotional and social development. They followed over …
Read MoreWhy Some Young Kids Struggle With Eating and What It Means
Researchers studied 102 preschoolers with developmental concerns to understand why some have trouble eating. They found that children who struggle with feeding …
Read MoreHome Visits Help Reduce Depression in Pregnant Women and New Moms
Researchers in the Philippines tested whether regular home visits from community health workers could help pregnant women and new mothers feel better mentally …
Read MoreWhy Kids with Zika Need Better Nutrition Support
Children born with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome face serious challenges with growth and nutrition that last for years. Researchers in Brazil followed 38 …
Read MoreDoctor Visits During Pregnancy Help Kids Eat Better Foods
Researchers in Bangladesh wanted to understand if pregnant women who received good prenatal care had children who ate healthier foods. They studied data from …
Read MoreCommunity Workshops Help Families Fight Food Insecurity
Researchers created and tested a series of community workshops designed to help mothers and children who struggle to afford enough food. The workshops covered …
Read MoreHow Giving Families Eggs and Nutrition Tips Helped Kids Eat Better
Researchers in Ethiopia tested a program that helped families raise more chickens and taught parents why eggs are important for growing children. The program …
Read MoreWhy Many Young Kids in Africa Aren't Getting Enough Healthy Foods
Researchers in Ivory Coast studied what 407 young children between 6 and 36 months old were eating every day. They found that most kids were drinking milk and …
Read MoreKids Who Don't Recover From Severe Hunger: Where Are They Now?
Researchers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo followed up with children who were treated for severe malnutrition (extreme hunger and weakness) between 11 …
Read MoreHelping Military Families Get Food Assistance They Need
About one in four military families struggle to put enough food on the table. A program called WIC helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children get …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Lose Muscle Mass and How to Help
Doctors are discovering that muscle loss isn't just a problem for older adults—it's also affecting children and teenagers, especially those with long-term …
Read MoreSimple Food Variety Test May Not Work the Same Way Everywhere
Researchers in Ethiopia tested whether a simple tool that counts how many different food groups children eat can accurately predict if they're getting enough …
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 MoreWhen Families Struggle to Buy Food, Kids Eat Less Healthy
Researchers in Brazil studied over 14,000 families with young children to understand how money problems affect what kids eat. They found that when families …
Read MoreWhy Half of Young Kids in Ethiopia Aren't Getting Enough Vitamin A
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 522 families to understand why many young children (ages 6-23 months) aren't eating enough vitamin A-rich foods. They found …
Read MoreHow Teaching Parents About Food Helps Kids Eat Better
Researchers looked at 37 different programs designed to help parents make healthier food choices for their young children. These programs teach parents …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Struggle in School: Missing Nutrients May Be the Answer
Researchers in Ivory Coast studied 252 schoolchildren to understand why some kids do better in school than others. They discovered that children who didn't …
Read MoreTeaching Families About Nutrition Helps Moms and Kids Stay Healthier
A large study in Nepal looked at whether a nutrition education program called Suaahara helped families learn better ways to feed babies and keep mothers …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Prevent Asthma in Young Children
Researchers studied nearly 1,700 children ages 3-5 to understand how different eating patterns affect asthma risk. They found that children who ate healthier …
Read MoreWhat Young Kids in Ghana Eat and How It Affects Their Health
Researchers in northern Ghana studied what 243 children between ages 2 and 5 eat and how their diet connects to their health. They found that most kids eat …
Read MoreWhat Moms Eat Affects Their Kids' Nutrition in India
Researchers in Mumbai, India studied how the food mothers eat connects to the food their children eat. They looked at families living in crowded urban …
Read MoreHome Life and School Help Kids Focus Better in Nepal
Researchers studied nearly 2,000 children in rural Nepal to understand why some kids struggle with paying attention and sitting still. They found that children …
Read MoreWhy Many Mountain Kids in Vietnam Are Too Thin
Researchers studied 772 elementary school students in the mountainous region of northern Vietnam to understand their nutrition and health. They found that …
Read MoreVitamin A Shortage Is Getting Better Worldwide, But Still Affects Millions
Researchers looked at how many people worldwide don't get enough vitamin A, which is important for eyesight and fighting infections. Using data from 1990 to …
Read MoreHow Farmers Adapting to Climate Change Helps Kids Eat Better
Researchers in Ethiopia studied how farming families are adjusting to climate change and whether these changes help their children get better nutrition. By …
Read MoreWhy Kids with Autism May Eat More Inflammatory Foods
Researchers compared the eating habits of 50 children with autism to 50 typically developing children and found some interesting differences. Children with …
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 Kids With Cerebral Palsy Struggle to Eat and Grow
Researchers studied over 2,200 children with cerebral palsy to understand how eating and drinking difficulties affect their growth and nutrition. They found …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition Programs in Yemen Could Save Money and Lives
Researchers in Yemen studied whether expanding nutrition programs would be worth the cost. They looked at different nutrition interventions—like programs to …
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 MoreWhat It's Like Parenting a Child With Extreme Picky Eating
Researchers in Sweden interviewed six parents whose children have ARFID—a serious eating disorder where kids eat such a limited diet that it affects their …
Read MoreHow One Nepal School Made Lunch Programs Work Better
A school in Nepal found ways to make their lunch program for students work better and last longer. Researchers talked to students, parents, teachers, and …
Read MoreCan Nutrition Supplements Help More Kids Get Their Measles Shots?
Researchers in Nigeria are testing a new idea to help more children get vaccinated against measles. They want to see if giving out special nutrition …
Read MoreCommunity Support Helps Moms Fight Child Stunting and Obesity Together
Researchers looked at 36 studies to find the best ways to help mothers prevent both stunting (being too short) and obesity in their children at the same time. …
Read MoreHome Visits Help Kids Eat Better: New Study Tests Family Nutrition Program
Researchers are testing whether monthly home visits from health workers can help young children eat healthier foods. The Strong Families Start at Home program …
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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