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School boys carry their tiffin boxes as they wait to receive their free mid-day meal, distributed by a government-run primary school, in New Delhi, India, on July 19, 2013.

Childhood Nutrition Challenges in India

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Ultra-processed food consumption and rising sedentary behavior mean India's children will enter the workforce already managing chronic illness

People shop for groceries at a store in New York City, New York, on July 15, 2025.

Eating Disorders Rise Among Marginalized Americans

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In recent years, U.S. health visits for eating disorders have more than doubled for children

Are Processed Meat, Sugary Drinks, and Trans Fats Safe at Any Level?

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A new study estimates the links between unhealthy food servings and chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease

Are Processed Meat, Sugary Drinks, and Trans Fats Safe at Any Level?

Visualizing Nutrition Deficits After USAID's Overhaul

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A new computer simulation illustrates the impact of alternative funding scenarios for child nutrition programs in LMICs

Visualizing Nutrition Deficits After USAID's Overhaul

Nutrition for Growth: A Crossroads for Ethiopia's Healthy Future

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Ethiopia's minister for health services and programs lays out long-term strategies for nutrition and global partnerships

Nutrition for Growth: A Crossroads for Ethiopia's Healthy Future

How the MAHA Commission Can Improve U.S. Life Expectancy

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To help Americans live healthier, policymakers should address what researchers call the causes of causes for ill health

How the MAHA Commission Can Improve U.S. Life Expectancy

Small Fish: Big Nutritional Impact

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Incorporating indigenous small fish into local diets can deliver health benefits to communities facing malnutrition

Small Fish: Big Nutritional Impact

Anemia and School Attendance in India

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More than half of adolescent girls and nearly one-third of boys suffer from anemia, weakening India's education system

Anemia and School Attendance in India

The Last Mile of Nutrition

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Introducing a new way to measure the health impacts of community-based food programs and farmers markets

Southern States Eat Fewer Fruits and Vegetables: In 2021, nearly 57% of Alabama residents had a low-fruit diet and 75% of residents had a low-vegetable diet.

A New Roadmap For Obesity Prevention

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Countries should adopt a multidisciplinary approach to address nutritional transitions

A New Roadmap For Obesity Prevention

Corporate Influence in Ecuador's Food Policy

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Recent policies enable corporations to set priorities for the country's child malnutrition strategy

Corporate Influence in Ecuador's Food Policy

A Clear Fix for a Common Birth Defect in India

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Folic acid fortification in food can help reduce neural tube defects in India

A Clear Fix for a Common Birth Defect in India