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Five simple steps for sustainable festive fayre

With so much focus on the health of the planet, the British Nutrition Foundation is urging everyone to take some simple steps to enjoy more sustain...

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New survey suggests that four in ten GB adults finish everything on their plates - even if they are full!

The British Nutrition Foundation launches new survey findings on portion size.

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Plenty more fish in the sea? Why we should choose more sustainable seafood

It has never been more important to think about the sustainability credentials of the foods we consume, but this can be a complex task.

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British Nutrition Foundation survey reveals 49% adults unaware of UK Government guidelines for vitamin D

The Government advises everyone to consider a daily vitamin D supplement from October-March to help keep bones and muscles healthy.

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The British Nutrition Foundation confirms the appointment of Elaine Hindal BA, MSc as its new Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Trustees of the British Nutrition Foundation is delighted to confirm the appointment of Elaine Hindal.

Blogs

Guest blog - Elsie Widdowson and her blue plaque

To celebrate Elsie Widdowson's life and achievements we have invited her biographer and friend Dr Margaret Ashwell OBE, to share her blue plaque st...

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Adherence to government’s Eatwell Guide key to more sustainable diets

The British Nutrition Foundation today published a review, Healthier and more sustainable diets: what changes are needed in high-income countries?

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EFSA Publishes Draft Opinion on Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Dietary Sugars

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published its draft Scientific opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for dietary sugars.

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The British Nutrition Foundation responds to the National Food Strategy

Part 2 of the National Food Strategy, led by Henry Dimbleby, published today contains recommendations to address the major issues facing the food s...

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British Nutrition Foundation to recruit a new leader, as Professor Judy Buttriss steps down as Director General

The Trustees of the British Nutrition Foundation are searching for a new Chief Executive to lead the charity on its vision to ensure that everyone...

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British Nutrition Foundation survey reveals 62% of Britons have altered their diet to get healthier in the past year

The survey, which was conducted online by YouGov as part of the British Nutrition Foundation’s Healthy Eating Week 2021, looks at the changes peopl...

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British Nutrition Foundation responds to the documentary ‘What are we feeding our kids?’

In the documentary, Dr Chris van Tulleken reported following a diet that was made up of 80% ultra-processed foods for four weeks to investigate the...

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