Flavor and Wellness

Child Nutrition

5 articles

Children picking fresh vegetables at a local farm, with a school bus in the background, highlighting the farm-to-school nutrition initiative.
Nutrition

New Funding Boosts Local Farm Sourcing for School Nutrition

In Hillsborough County, 50,000 golden ears of sweet corn, fresh from R.

Ryan Patel·August 29, 2026
A child is tempted by unhealthy snacks amidst a chaotic background of food advertising, illustrating the impact of marketing on children's choices.
Brands

Food brands exploit 'soft claims' to push unhealthy products, harming children.

Over 80% of food advertising promotes fast food, sugary drinks, candy, and unhealthy snacks, directly influencing children's dietary choices, according to the UConn Rudd Center .

Daniel Moretti·August 27, 2026
Young children from low-income households joyfully exploring and tasting a variety of fresh vegetables in a Head Start classroom setting.
Recipes

Federal Cuts Threaten Head Start's Education & Healthy Recipes

Some children from low-income households are amazed when they encounter fresh vegetables they have never seen or tried before.

Isabella Cortez·August 20, 2026
Diverse group of Indian schoolchildren in a classroom learning about nutrition from colorful educational charts and an engaged teacher.
Nutrition

ICMR-UNICEF Nutrition Education Now Mandatory in Indian Schools

Starting this academic year, over 250 million Indian students from classes 1 to 12 will receive mandatory nutrition education, a direct response to the nation's staggering 35.

Ryan Patel·August 3, 2026
Diverse group of happy children enjoying free, nutritious summer meals together in a sunny Albuquerque park.
Food

Albuquerque Launches 2026 Summer Meals Program

The City of Albuquerque has launched its 2026 Summer Meals Program, offering free breakfasts and lunches to children and teens aged 1-18.

Isabella Cortez·June 8, 2026