In the face of growing challenges posed by unhealthy diets, all forms of malnutrition, and environmental constraints, the 2024 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) - released today by the International ...

India’s latest NFHS-6 survey shows child malnutrition falling, while obesity and lifestyle diseases are rapidly rising ...

It’s hard to imagine how childhood malnutrition persists when much of the world is mired in a global obesity epidemic—but it remains a significant problem. Experts say that the solution goes beyond ...

Is it possible to pass on the effects of malnutrition? A new animal study found that a protein-deficient diet in one generation created related health risks -- lower birth-weight, smaller kidneys -- ...

The 18 inmates on a third-floor wing of the California Medical Facility at Vacaville are not going anyplace for quite a while. Despite its euphemistic name, the facility is a state prison. But the ...

The report also states that 39.7% of children in Madhya Pradesh are underweight, up from 33% in 2019. Among children under five years of age, the percentage whose weight is below the minimum for their ...

Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition. It can be found in very severe cases of starvation and is more common in developing countries. About 45% of deaths worldwide in children under the age of ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) affects nutrient absorption. People with EPI need to ensure they eat a varied, balanced diet that provides carbohydrates, fats, and protein. It is best for ...

Global Alliance of Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Kenya Country Director Ruth Okowa, during an event held in November 2024 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. [David Gichuru, Standard] Good nutrition is the ...

The Most Extreme Diets Ever—and Why They’re a Terrible Idea Wanting to feel healthier is great. Falling for questionable diet trends? Not so much. While some eating plans are grounded in science, ...