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SACN report on lower carbohydrate diets for adults with type 2 diabetes

Low carbohydrate diets, particularly in relation to type 2 diabetes, have been a topic of increasing debate and discussion both in the media and sc...

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New guide for teachers on food education for children and young people with additional needs

The British Nutrition Foundation has launched a first-of-its-kind guide to support teachers in delivering food education to pupils with additional...

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Find Your Healthier You: British Nutrition Foundation Healthy Eating Week

The British Nutrition Foundation has launched its new style annual Healthy Eating Week for 2021.

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A healthy immune system for older adults

A new resource will inform older adults, who may be experiencing low appetite or finding it hard to eat well, about what to eat to get all the vita...

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BNF survey reveals confusion about ultra-processed foods

The term ‘ultra-processed foods’ is increasingly used in research on diet and health.

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Guest blog - What is the future of appetite and obesity research?

Widespread problems of obesity, food insecurity and diet-related ill health require a dramatic change in our food environment, but how can research...

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Parents and teachers download 1.4 million BNF healthy eating recipes and educational resources during 2020

Almost half a million (459,609) parents and teachers downloaded nearly 1.4 million free resources and recipes from Food - a fact of life.

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Good food for thought: BNF shares top tips for eating well during lockdown

While there is not one food or drink that can boost your mood, research does show that maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can help support go...

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Majority unlikely to go plant-based in the New Year, BNF survey reveals

New research from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) reveals that 61 percent of British people say they are unlikely to follow a plant-based di...

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Helping parents fight the veggie battle

This year, the coronavirus pandemic has focussed our minds on the role diet plays in supporting our health and wellbeing, with foods and nutrients...

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The nation’s concerns about health, wellbeing and food in run up to Christmas revealed in BNF survey

Results of research conducted by YouGov on behalf of the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) reveal that 1 in 6 people across Britain are worried ab...

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Key findings from NDNS report for years 9 to 11 (combined)

The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) Report of Years 9 to 11 (2016/2017 to 2018/2019) of the Rolling Programme has been published by Publi...

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