Nutrition News

Young boys who ate a greater proportion of ultraprocessed foods were more likely to develop overweight or obesity by age 5 years, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

Experts from several major health organizations have released new evidence-based recommendations regarding drinks among those aged 5 to 18 years.

Achieving obesity remission reduced children’s and teens’ risk for developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia in adulthood, according to findings from a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

The FDA announced a ban on the controversial red dye no. 3, which gives food and drinks a bright, cherry red color and has also been associated with cancer in laboratory rats.

The FDA has proposed a rule requiring a new nutrition label on the front of most packaged foods, offering consumers easily visible information about the presence of key nutrients, according to a press release.

Falling asleep while feeding an infant can pose dangers, but there are many steps parents can take to reduce these risks during nighttime feedings, according to an expert.

Mothers taking antidepressants or anti-inflammatory medications had lower protein and fat levels in breastmilk, which may cause health risks for infants, but researchers noted that more studies are needed to confirm the findings.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of dozens of studies showed a link between exposure to high levels of fluoride and lower IQ scores in children, according to findings published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.

The FDA has updated the definition of “healthy,” so food labels will have to abide by new rules to earn the title, according to a press release.