New AI App Accurately Tracks What Teens Eat in Developing Countries
Researchers in Sri Lanka tested a new smartphone app called FRANI that uses artificial intelligence to identify and track food eaten by teenage girls. They …
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Why Nearly 1 in 3 Young Children in Lesotho Struggle With Nutrition
Researchers in Lesotho looked at nearly 1,100 children under age 5 to understand why some kids aren't getting enough nutrition. They found that about 35% of …
Read MoreFish Farming Could Feed Billions—But It's Going to the Wrong Places
Scientists studied where fish and fish-based products go around the world and discovered something important: fish farming is growing super fast and could help …
Read MoreWhy Some Young Kids in Africa Don't Get Enough Vitamin A
Researchers in Burkina Faso studied young children between 6 and 23 months old to understand why some weren't getting enough vitamin A in their diet. Vitamin A …
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 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 MoreBetter Nutrition Helps Kids' Vaccines Work Better
When children don't get enough food or nutrients, their bodies can't fight off diseases as well, even after getting vaccines. Researchers looked at 42 studies …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids in Bangladesh Struggle More With Weight
Researchers in Bangladesh looked at why childhood weight problems aren't equally distributed across different communities. Using data analysis techniques, they …
Read MoreHow Small Businesses in Poor Countries Get Access to Money
Researchers looked at 413 studies to understand what helps small businesses in developing countries get loans and financial help. They found that most programs …
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 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 MoreA Water Plant That Could Feed More Animals for Less Money
Scientists are looking at a fast-growing water plant called Azolla pinnata as a cheaper way to feed farm animals. This plant has about as much protein as …
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 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 MoreWhy Teens in Developing Countries Are Getting Heavier: What Scientists Found
Researchers looked at 21 studies involving about 46,000 teenagers in low- and middle-income countries to understand why obesity is becoming more common. They …
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 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 MoreWhy Your Neighborhood's Food Stores Matter for Weight
Researchers in China studied how the types of food stores and restaurants in neighborhoods affect whether people gain weight. They surveyed 405 neighborhoods …
Read MoreWhere Kids Need Nutrition Help Most: A Global Map
Millions of children in poor countries suffer from malnutrition, which can stunt their growth and even cause death. Scientists found that a special food …
Read MoreHow Hospital Feeding Affects Tiny Newborns' Growth in Developing Countries
Researchers studied nearly 36,000 extremely premature babies born in hospitals across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to understand how different feeding …
Read MoreHealthy Bacteria Supplements Safe for Newborns in Papua New Guinea Study
Researchers in Papua New Guinea tested whether giving healthy bacteria supplements (probiotics) to newborn babies is safe and practical. They gave 244 healthy …
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