Eat more, lose weight!
Controlling your weight can be really hard work and many people end up ditching their diets because they feel hungry and deprived of the foods they...
New Honorary President
The British Nutrition Foundation is delighted to announce that its Council has elected Professor Alan Shenkin as BNF's new Honorary President. ...
Healthy hydration guide
Water is essential for life and it is very important to get the right amount of fluid to be healthy. However there are lots of mixed messages about...
Healthy weight loss
The problem - overweight and obesity Over half of people in Britain are overweight or obese, and about 1 in 4 adults is obese. Being very overweight...
The curriculum
Food and nutrition teaching throughout the UK England In primary schools (5-11 years) food is taught as a compulsory part of the curriculum ...
How much physical activity do I need?
Physical activity plays a central role in keeping us healthy, so it is very important to be physically active on a regular basis. All adults should...
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...