CHILD NUTRITION

May 21 2025HEALTH

How Animal Foods Boost Kids' Growth in Ethiopia

The first few years of life are super important for a child's growth and brain development. This is when they need lots of good food to stay healthy. Animal foods, like meat, eggs, and milk, are packed with stuff kids need, such as protein, iron, and vitamins. These nutrients help kids grow strong and smart. Unfortunately, many kids in Ethiopia don't get enough of th...

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Little Kids, Big Problems: Fixing Food for Babies in Ghana

In Ghana, babies and toddlers face a big problem. They are not getting the right food. This means they are not getting the nutrition they need. When babies turn 6 months, they need more than just milk. They need different foods to grow strong and healthy. But many kids in Ghana don't get this kind of food. So many kids are at risk of serious problems. They ...

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Feb 07 2025HEALTH

Milk Programs in Latin America: A New Formula Needed?

In Latin America and the Caribbean, school milk programs have been a long-standing tradition. They have been a key part of combating malnutrition for many years. But, the region is now facing new problems. Overweight and obesity among kids are becoming more common. These changes pose a challenge for the milk programs. It's not just about providing any kind of food a...

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Understanding Child Nutrition Interventions in Burkina Faso: A 5-Year Impact Study

Burkina Faso has been grappling with a significant health issue: chronic malnutrition and high mortality rates among children under five. To address this, several child nutrition programs were put into action between 2018 and 2022. This analysis looks at how these interventions influenced the nutritional health and survival of children aged 0-5 during this period. V...

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Feeding Frenzy: Did COVID Relief Funds Get Swindled?

A Minnesota nonprofit, Feeding Our Future (FOF), is in hot water, accused of siphoning off a whopping $250 million in taxpayer dollars meant for hungry children during the pandemic. Over 70 people linked to the group face federal charges, with five already convicted of fraud. Allegedly, they cooked up fake names of kids receiving free meals. The House Education Comm...

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Governor Walz Subpoenaed Over COVID Fraud Scandal: What's the Real Story?

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) has found himself in hot water after being subpoenaed by House Republicans over his administration's handling of a massive fraud scheme involving a nonprofit called Feeding Our Future during the pandemic. The scandal has raised serious questions about oversight and accountability. Key takeaways: Over $250 million in federal child nutrition fun...

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