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‘Start taking Vitamin D supplements now’, say top scientists as shortest day looms

Now is the time to start taking Vitamin D supplements as the UK’s shortest day looms, say top scientists at the British Nutrition Foundation.

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New professional development programme: Teaching Primary Food and Nutrition

The British Nutrition Foundation, with support from the All Saints Educational Trust, has launched Teaching Primary Food and Nutrition (TPFN).

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Children suffering from heart-breaking effects of food poverty in Britain

Children are unfairly facing the effects of diet equality as the cost-of-living crisis sweeps the UK.

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Dedication to food and nutrition education across the UK recognised

Our former Managing Director, Roy Ballam, has been recognised for his dedication to supporting food and nutrition education across the UK by the Tr...

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Women report heightened menopause symptoms due to cost-of-living crisis

Ahead of World Menopause Day on 18th October, new research results, released by the British Nutrition Foundation, show women across Great Britain t...

Blogs

Focus on undernutrition

We know that decreasing malnutrition is an important goal for the older UK population. But in an age where obesity is a public health focus, older...

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Portion size: cause and solution to overweight and obesity?

Getting portion sizes right is an important part of a healthy and balanced diet.

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Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

The British Nutrition Foundation pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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British Nutrition Foundation responds to headlines about ultra-processed foods in school food and packed lunches

There have been several news articles today (20 July 2022) on the ‘ultra-processed food’ (UPF) content of school food and packed lunches in the UK.

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British Nutrition Foundation responds to headlines about the number of children trying to lose weight

Several news articles have been published today (19 July 2022) raising concerns about a rise in the number of children trying to lose weight.

Blogs

Genome editing: the future for our food?

What is genome editing and how might this technology lead to potential nutritional benefits?

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The British Nutrition Foundation responds to the Government’s White Paper on the Food Strategy for England

The Government's White Paper outlining the Food Strategy for England has been published today.

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