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A healthy balanced diet British Nutritional Foundation

WEBFruit and vegetables are a key part of a healthy diet, and we should aim to get our 5 A DAY. Starchy foods like bread, potatoes, pasta, rice and other grains are part of a …

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Vitamins and minerals

WEBVitamins and minerals have a range of functions in the body.; If we eat a healthy and balanced diet, we should get all the vitamins and minerals we need, except for vitamin …

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Obesity, Healthy Weight Loss and Nutrition

WEBThis BMI calculator uses your age, sex and height to work out if you are a healthy weight. For most adults: A BMI between 18.5 and 25 is defined as healthy. A BMI of over 25 is …

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Hydration Information

WEBHydration is the replacement of this water. Our bodies need water for a wide variety of functions including regulating body temperature, being physically active and brain …

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Nutrition information about protein and plant-based …

WEBOne gram of protein provides 17kJ (4kcal). Current protein intakes in the UK. The average daily intakes of protein in the UK are 76.0g/day for adults aged 19-64 years, and …

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Nutrition recommendations for women

WEBAs a guide, the government dietary recommendations for adult women (per day) are: Energy. 2000kcal. Fat. No more than 78g (or 35% food energy) Saturated fat. No more …

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Sport and exercise British Nutritional Foundation

WEBIn longer duration, high intensity exercise (60-90 minutes or more), such as a football match or a marathon, consuming some carbohydrate during exercise can also improve …

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Type 2 Diabetes & Nutrition British Nutrition Foundation

WEBDiabetes occurs when the body cannot control blood sugar properly. High levels of sugar in the blood can cause serious health problems involving the eyes, heart, kidneys, feet, …

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Nutrition for children

WEBA balanced, varied diet is essential to make sure children get all the nutrients and energy they need to develop and stay healthy. To get the most out of a healthy diet, children …

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Health conditions British Nutritional Foundation

WEBIt’s estimated that healthier diets could help prevent 1 in 10 cancers in the UK. Eating a healthy, varied diet, being physically active and losing weight (if necessary) can reduce …

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Managing menopause symptoms with nutrition and diet

WEBVitamin B6. Supports the regulation of hormonal activity. Meat, poultry, fish, fortified breakfast cereals, egg yolk, yeast extract, soya beans, sesame seeds, some fruit and …

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Common health issues in women

WEBNearly a third of women are overweight and an additional quarter of women are obese. Obesity can increase the risk of a number of serious health conditions, such as: type 2 …

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Nutrition and menopause British Nutrition Foundation

WEBThe menopause is a natural life stage that can affect all women differently. During the menopause, you gradually produce less of a hormone called oestrogen and, in the end, …

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Food labelling British Nutritional Foundation

WEBLower in calories. Looking at the nutrition information on food labels can help you make healthier choices. Traffic light labelling allows you to make comparisons between …

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Nutrition for vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diets

WEBGood sources of plant-based protein: Eggs (vegetarians, not vegans) Pulses (such as chickpeas, kidney beans, and lentils) Tofu or bean curd. Quorn (mycoprotein), until …

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Nutrition for Pregnancy

WEBPregnancy is a special time and one when many women think about their diet. What you eat can affect the health of your baby, so it is important to eat healthy, balanced and varied …

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Nutrition Bulletin

WEBNutrition Bulletin provides a unique blend of scientific reviews on aspects of nutrition and news of important or emerging issues in the field of human nutrition. Its particular focus …

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