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BNF says ‘ditch the January diet and keep healthy eating simple’ to save time and money this New Year

The British Nutrition Foundation is recommending that the nation takes a different approach to New Year’s health resolutions in 2020.

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Don’t be Santa-dentary this Christmas!

With Christmas Day fast approaching, the holiday season is well and truly upon us and with the shorter days, wintery weather and TV Christmas speci...

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Nutrition scientists’ top ten festive foods for a delicious, nutritious Christmas

The festive season is just around the corner and the British Nutrition Foundation’s (BNF) team of nutrition scientists has compiled its top ten Chr...

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From thriving school students to notable professors – BNF recognises nutrition scientists at all career stages

From GSCE students to university professors, the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has championed achievements in food and nutrition at all stages...

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BNF annual lecture calls for greater focus on vitamin D deficiency in younger healthy populations

Professor Susan Lanham-New, University of Surrey, told an audience of over 100 that “there is a need to promote more awareness of vitamin D deficie...

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New Academy of Nutrition Sciences launched

The Association for Nutrition (AfN), British Dietetic Association (BDA), British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) and Nutrition Society (NS) have today l...

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Vitamin D-fence: Can vitamin D help prevent common cold?

As the weather turns autumnal, the cough and cold season is truly upon us! Although not serious for most people, the common cold can make us feel p...

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Chief Medical Officer’s report on childhood obesity published today

The report Time to Solve Childhood Obesity: an independent report by the Chief Medical Officer, 2019, Professor Dame Sally Davies has been publishe...

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Sedentary lifestyles increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease

Today, updated Government guidelines on physical activity have been published, continuing the recommendation that for good physical and mental heal...

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CBD – growth of an industry beyond the science?

CBD (short for cannabidiol) is everywhere at the moment, from CBD oils to its use as an ingredient in sweets and cakes, in drinks including beer, w...

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Healthy hydration choices for different life stages: BNF explains all in new series of guides

The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) is highlighting the importance of healthy hydration through the life course, with the launch of a series of...

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Guest blog - Another step for mankind? 3D food printers: Do they have an application for space travel?

The 20th of July 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the first landing on the Moon. To mark this historic occasion and look at what may be the next maj...

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