COVID-19 and nutrition

This section is designed for people who want to find out more about diet and nutrition in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Your guides to nutrition and immunity at all ages

12 February 2021 Understandably in these unprecedented times, interest in nutrition and diet in relation to immunity has increased, but misconceptions and confusion are common. The immune system is a complex network of cells and chemical compounds that...

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

8th January 2021 A new national lockdown - on top of the usual January blues - can have a detrimental impact on the nation’s mental health and wellbeing. While there is not one food or drink that can boost your mood, research does show that maintaining...

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BNF Virtual Event: Nutrition and COVID-19

This year, BNF hosted a special online event to focus on the role of evidence-based nutrition science in understanding and combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. A compilation of the talks on Nutrition and COVID-19 from the event can be watched below. A 10...

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Vitamin D for COVID-19 and Acute Respiratory Tract Infections: SACN and NICE review the evidence

1 July 2020 In June 2020 both the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produced rapid evidence reviews of the best available evidence in response to suggestions that vitamin D...

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Healthier snacking while at home

The coronavirus pandemic has meant that many of us are now spending more time at home, and this can make it hard to resist the temptation to snack on less healthy foods, especially if we are feeling bored, or looking for something to cheer us up. The...

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COVID-19 and remote learning - Food - a fact of life Classroom

1 May 2020 Food - a fact of life , the British Nutrition Foundation’s (BNF) education programme for schools , has launched a new remote learning hub, the Food – a fact of life (FFL) C lassroom , which comprises a range of free cross-curricular resources...

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Having a healthy Ramadan at home

23rd April 2020 Having a healthy Ramadan at home: BNF shares advice for celebrating the holiday during lockdown From the 23 rd or 24th of April Muslims across the world are set to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. During the holiday, many Muslims...

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BNF supports Government advice to consider taking vitamin D supplements

22nd April 2020 BNF supports Government advice to consider taking vitamin D supplements through spring and summer while under lockdown. With many people experiencing reduced access to sunlight while staying at home, Public Health England (PHE) has...

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Lockdown Learning

9 April 2020 BNF has a number of webinars and talks recorded that may be of interest to those working in or studying nutrition or those with a passion for nutrition science. Online training Why not take a look at our online training courses covering a...

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Top tips for healthy, hassle free meals while staying at home

3 April 2020 With the majority of adults and children across the UK now staying at home, we’re having all of our meals and snacks in the house instead of at work, school or out and about. Many of us might be feeling like we’re running out of ideas for...

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