Probiotics and health
Probiotics and health: a review of the evidence Probiotics comprise a large number of different strains of bacteria and other microorganisms, such as...
BNF Annual Lecture
The Foundation is delighted that Professor Tom Sanders, Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at King's College London, has agreed to deliver the...
A healthy varied diet
Apart from breastmilk, no single food contains all the essential nutrients the body needs to be healthy and function efficiently. The nutritional...
What are nutrients?
Food provides a range of different nutrients. Some nutrients provide energy, while others are essential for growth and maintenance of the body...
Obesity and overweight
Key points Obesity is a condition in which abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue impairs health. Overweight and obesity are...