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Regulatory authorities in India are proposing a ban on added sugar in all milk-based foods for infants aged 6–24 months. The move follows global criticism of manufacturers accused of selling sugary baby foods in developing countries while offering sugar-free versions in Europe.

With rising heart and lifestyle diseases linked to unhealthy fats, nutrition experts and ICMR-NIN guidelines advise Indian households to rotate or balance cooking oils. Specialists stress that moderation and heat stability matter more than frequent switching.

High‑budget marketing campaigns for infant milk‑mix products often mislead parents with claims of being ‘sugar‑free’ or ‘no refined sugar’. Experts advise parents to avoid added sugars until age two and moderate consumption thereafter.

A nationwide Indian study shows adolescents face a ‘food environment’ favoring cheap, unhealthy options while healthy foods remain expensive and scarce. Experts recommend taxing HFSS foods, restricting advertising to teens, and addressing economic barriers to curb obesity and malnutrition

MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Medchal, has signed an MoU with the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and SHARE India to advance research and capacity building in public health. The collaboration will focus on nutrition, non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, and community health models.

The traditional Indian thali, long overlooked in favour of fad diets and imported superfoods, is being re-evaluated as a model of balanced nutrition. Researchers from NIN, FSSAI, and PHFI are promoting its inherent design through the ‘Let’s Fix Our Food’ initiative.

ICMR–NIN has invited innovators and startups to submit ideas for its INFUSE 2025 summit on December 4–5 in Hyderabad, focusing on nutrition, food technology, and health innovations. Selected entries will receive recognition and mentorship support.

Experts urge consumers to read food labels carefully, focusing on serving size, calorie count, sugar, and fat content. The National Institute of Nutrition warns against misleading claims and stresses informed choices to reduce risks of obesity, heart disease, and allergies

Despite rising attacks on forest personnel in Telangana, their long-pending demand for arms and the creation of forest stations remains unfulfilled. Officials cite past cases, including a brutal killing, and appeal for better protection measures and public awareness.

Oil and sugar boards showing calorie content in common food items will soon be installed in government offices, hospitals, airports and railway stations. The NIN-led initiative aims to raise public awareness on healthy eating and reduce lifestyle diseases

The Hyderabad-based premier nutritional institution, National Institute of Nutrition has come up with Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) plan, designed to help manage and potentially even lower the blood pressure

The study titled as ‘Mitigation of Lens Opacification by a functional food in a diabetic rodent model’, published in the journal Chemico-Biological Interactions (February, 2024), indicated that natural food products exerted multiple actions including antioxidant, which reduce the risk of chronic diseases and anti-inflammatory

Although the concept of My Plate for the Day is simple, it offers essential guidance on the precise proportions of different food groups for a balanced daily diet. By eliminating confusion, it empowers individuals to make informed dietary choices.

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the five-day Integrated Communication & Outreach Programme ‘Nutritious Diet for All’

In yet another first, the DAB-India study also collects samples of cooked food from individual households of all Indian States to assess their micronutrient value and also to understand how many contaminants are there in what people eat. 

To be effective, front-of-pack symbols must be a part of the principal display panel and should have appropriate symbol-to-text ratio specifications.

In fact, it goes a step further by advising people to also focus on other vital factors such as exercise, personal hygiene, environmental sanitation, food safety, healthcare and safe water.

Keeping up with the changing times, the dietary recommendations include specific recommendations on the amount of physical activity that one must undertake on a daily basis.

NutriAIDE, a mobile app promoting healthy and sustainable nutrition through AI-based photo recognition, food content tracking, and environmental impact assessment.

Dr G Bhanuprakaash Reddy has been conferred with the prestigious Vepachedu Gopalkishan Memorial Endowment Award from the Department of Biochemistry, Osmania University, Hyderabad, for his research work in biochemistry