Flavor and Wellness

Children's Health

4 articles

Diverse American families sharing a healthy meal, reflecting on new US dietary guidelines that recommend avoiding added sugars for children under 10.
Nutrition

US Health Agencies Release New Dietary Guidelines for Americans

For the first time, the U.

Ryan Patel·April 26, 2026
A visual representation of America's junk food culture creating a health divide between generations, with healthy choices contrasted against unhealthy ones.
Healthy Living

America's Junk Food Culture Creates a Generational Health Divide

While adult Americans significantly reduced their daily calories from fast food by two percentage points in the last decade, a concerning 30% of youth still consume fast food on any given day between

Chloe Bennett·April 24, 2026
A colorful and abundant display of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains on a wooden table, symbolizing the importance of micronutrients for health.
Nutrition

What Are Micronutrients and Why Do They Matter for Your Health?

Over half of all children under five years old globally are deficient in at least one critical micronutrient like iron, zinc, or vitamin A, silently undermining their development and future.

Ryan Patel·April 21, 2026
A visual representation of the disparity in NYC's 2026 budget between nutrition education funding and food pantry support for school children.
Nutrition

NYC's 2026 budget funds nutrition education, but is it enough?

New York City's preliminary budget allocates a mere $2.

Ryan Patel·April 17, 2026