Aisosa Jennifer Omoruyi is a Research Fellow at the Dullah Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape, which receives funding from the Global Center for Legal Innovation on Food Environments at ...

Start by evaluating what your teenagers are currently eating. What kind of food do they like the most? Do they express any interest in being healthier? Surveys suggest that many teenagers are aware of ...

Developing healthy eating habits in children from an early age is crucial for their physical growth and lifelong wellness.

MÁLAGA, Spain — In 2020, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines off the pitch when, during a press conference, he pointedly removed two bottles of Coca-Cola placed in front of him ...

High sugar cereal brands target TV ads directly to kids under age 12. And this targeted advertising leads to greater household purchases of unhealthy kid cereals, a new study finds. One of the top ...

Even when restaurants want to serve healthier food to kids, hurdles like picky eaters, food waste, and profit margins can get in the way. This study reveals the tensions and the opportunities for ...

Exposure to junk food advertisements (relative to non-food) results in children and adolescents consuming significantly more calories during the day, regardless of the type of media advertising, ...

Air fryers reduce oil use, but doctors warn they can create a false health halo if used to justify junk food, undermining ...

Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country’s children were reported to be obese. This is predicted to double by 2030. This ...