In 2007 the Scottish Government passed the Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition) Scotland Act, which aimed to ensure that health promotion was a central focus of education. This was shortly followed by The Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drinks in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2008, which...

A recent study from the University of Illinois following children from birth to age three, has revealed a strong link between caregiver responses to children's negative emotions and the development of emotional overeating....

Water makes up a significant proportion of the body, so ensuring adequate hydration is essential for all of us, This article unpacks the need for hydration and considers the recommendations and the dangers of dehydration. Aliya's useful infographic has been included, which can be used with families....

Motivational interviewing is a promising approach for creating behaviour change in adolescents. In this article, Kate explains what motivational interviewing is, plus where and how you can apply it....

A recent review published in Microbial Cell looked at the literature on glycosaminoglycans in human breast milk and their potential role in infant health. The review focused on glycosaminoglycans (GAG), identifying the challenges of research in this area due to the complexities of extraction and...

We know from the Hub article this month that the use of blended diet is becoming more common. In a new review, Clancy et al (2024) looked at the experiences and perceptions of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) regarding blended diet in children in Ireland. The study was conducted across three sites...

The nutritional management of children with severe neurological impairment can be highly complex and, as life expectancy increases, the nutritional management of these young people can become more challenging. Oftedal et al (2024) have carried out a narrative review looking at the progression of the...