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March 2026
New qualitative research has explored parents’ experiences of using an age-appropriate portion size guide for children aged 1–4 years.
February 2026
The vision aims to provide a shared foundation from which organisations can continue to collaborate, advocate and engage with policymakers with clarity and confidence
February 2026
This study underlines the importance of a multi-pronged approach to the prevention of childhood obesity, but also highlights 23 risk factors which could be focused on.
January 2026
A trial was published in the BMJ Global Health investigating whether the intervention delivered would lead to a reduction in the consumption of UPF in adolescents in India.
Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force in UK: 6th January 2026
January 2026
The UK-wide ban stops food and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) being advertised on TV before 21:00 and at any time online, starting Monday, 6th January 2026.
December 2025
Researchers followed 24 mothers and babies from birth to six months. The team compared the gut microbiomes of babies born to mothers with obesity and those without.
December 2025
The RCPCH welcomes the two-child limit's removal, expansion of the soft drink's levy and investment in Neighbourhood Health Centres. Check out the official press release below.
November 2025
The rate of children and teens living with high blood pressure globally has nearly doubled due to a combination of unhealthy diets, inactivity and rising levels of obesity.
Children fast from clear liquids much longer before surgery than guidelines recommend
November 2025
Most children go without clear liquids before surgery for at least twice as long as guidelines recommend, according to an analysis of 70,000 children's data.