malnutrition
Elevated Health Risk For Teens Who Drink More Than A Can Of Soft Drink Daily, Study
A study by Australian researchers have shown that teenagers who drink more than one can of sugary drink a day have a higher risk of developing diabetes and cardiovascular diseases later in life.
New Target Found In Fight Against Obesity
Scientists have identified a potential target for the treatment of obesity-related diseases.
Adults Also Can’t Resist Junk Food Advertising, Study
The idea that adults are better equipped than children to resist junk food advertising has been debunked by a new study.
Babies Whose Mothers Eat Junk Food Are Born Addicted, Study
Research in rats suggests that mothers who eat junk food while pregnant give birth to babies who are addicted to a high fat, high sugar diet.
Most Australians Unaware That Women’s Fertility Declines In Early 30s
Most Australians underestimate when fertility in both men and women starts to decline, a national survey has found.
The Seduction Of Big Food Portions Hard To Overcome, Study
People given large servings of food eat more than those given smaller servings, says a new study.
How Do We Feed India’s Population In 2050?
The average Indian consumes only 2,300 calories per day - below the poverty level of 2,400 calories a day. The trend in recent years is for Indians to eat even less, writes Ranjit Goswami.
Healthy Diet In Children Linked To Higher IQ, Study
Children fed healthy diets at early age may have a slightly higher IQ compared to those who eat a lot of junk food, say researchers from the University of Adelaide.
Developing An Asian Version Of Plumpy’Nut In Vietnam
The National Institute for Nutrition in Vietnam has produced a regional alternative to the peanut-paste treatment known as Plumpy'Nut to treat malnutrition in Southeast Asia.
