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Nutrients such as zinc and a healthy gut microbiota could be part of the puzzle in tackling COVID-19, say nutrition experts.

Stress management, reduced stigma around obesity, healthy intakes of selenium, vitamin D and zinc, and promoting a healthy gut microbiota have all...

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Championing leaders in food and nutrition: Scientists and teachers awarded at the BNF Awards 2020

Today, the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) acknowledged the outstanding accomplishments of nutrition scientists and teachers during its annual a...

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Working together to raise awareness of diabetes

At the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) our work encompasses an enormous range of different areas including the diet-related diseases that are so...

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Many children feel healthier and are more active since the return to school, research finds

A new survey from the British Nutrition Foundation analyses how the healthy eating habits and physical activity levels of both children and adults...

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New Government obesity strategy launched

The Government has today announced a package of measures aiming to reduce the prevalence of obesity.

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BNF survey reveals stress, anxiety, tiredness and boredom are the main causes of unhealthy eating habits in lockdown

BNF survey reveals stress, anxiety, tiredness and boredom are the main causes of unhealthy eating habits in lockdown

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BNF launches Healthy Eating Week @ Home

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has announced the launch of BNF Healthy Eating Week @ Home, a virtual event, taking place 22-28 June, which...

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BNF announces winner of the 2019-2020 Drummond Pump Priming Award

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has announced Dr Luciana Torquati, from the Department of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter as...

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Notable nutritionists: BNF celebrates early career scientists from around the world

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has announced the recipients of its 2020 BNF Drummond Early Career Scientist Award, which is now in its thir...

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Having a healthy Ramadan at home

From the 23rd or 24th of April Muslims across the world are set to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. During the holiday, many Muslims will be fa...

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BNF supports Government advice to consider taking vitamin D supplements

With many people experiencing reduced access to sunlight while staying at home, Public Health England (PHE) has reissued its recommendation for vit...

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BNF launches new wave of food-focussed remote learning activities

To kick-start the summer term, the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has released the third wave of resources in its Food – a fact of life (FFL) C...

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