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BNF survey reveals confusion about ultra-processed foods

The term ‘ultra-processed foods’ is increasingly used in research on diet and health.

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Guest blog - What is the future of appetite and obesity research?

Widespread problems of obesity, food insecurity and diet-related ill health require a dramatic change in our food environment, but how can research...

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Parents and teachers download 1.4 million BNF healthy eating recipes and educational resources during 2020

Almost half a million (459,609) parents and teachers downloaded nearly 1.4 million free resources and recipes from Food - a fact of life.

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

While there is not one food or drink that can boost your mood, research does show that maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can help support go...

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Majority unlikely to go plant-based in the New Year, BNF survey reveals

New research from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) reveals that 61 percent of British people say they are unlikely to follow a plant-based di...

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Helping parents fight the veggie battle

This year, the coronavirus pandemic has focussed our minds on the role diet plays in supporting our health and wellbeing, with foods and nutrients...

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The nation’s concerns about health, wellbeing and food in run up to Christmas revealed in BNF survey

Results of research conducted by YouGov on behalf of the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) reveal that 1 in 6 people across Britain are worried ab...

Reports

Key findings from NDNS report for years 9 to 11 (combined)

The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) Report of Years 9 to 11 (2016/2017 to 2018/2019) of the Rolling Programme has been published by Publi...

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Nutrients such as zinc and a healthy gut microbiota could be part of the puzzle in tackling COVID-19, say nutrition experts.

Stress management, reduced stigma around obesity, healthy intakes of selenium, vitamin D and zinc, and promoting a healthy gut microbiota have all...

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Championing leaders in food and nutrition: Scientists and teachers awarded at the BNF Awards 2020

Today, the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) acknowledged the outstanding accomplishments of nutrition scientists and teachers during its annual a...

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Working together to raise awareness of diabetes

At the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) our work encompasses an enormous range of different areas including the diet-related diseases that are so...

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Many children feel healthier and are more active since the return to school, research finds

A new survey from the British Nutrition Foundation analyses how the healthy eating habits and physical activity levels of both children and adults...

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