Swiss infant feeding study (SWIFS) Study commisioned by : The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office Implemented by : ZHAW and Swiss TPH Published : 2026 Nutrition is a crucial factor during the first years of life for healthy development and long-term health. Breastfeeding offers numerous benefits for the health of both mother and child, […]

These are the first national recommendations on inclusion and exclusion criteria for home birth, published on May 15, 2025. Home birth provides a personal and self-determined birth experience in a familiar environment. Medical interventions and disruptions to the physiological process of childbirth are avoided as far as possible. This can have a lasting effect on […]

A healthy lifestyle includes a balanced and varied diet. The Swiss Dietary Recommendations take a holistic approach: the consumption of fresh, healthy foods, an active lifestyle and sustainability. The Swiss Food Pyramid provides a visual aid for the Dietary Recommendations to help consumers put these into practice. https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/en/home/lebensmittel-und-ernaehrung/ernaehrung/empfehlungen-informationen/schweizer-ernaehrungsempfehlungen.html