Breastfed babies less likely to be given treats before 12 months
Babies who are breastfed, or partially breastfed, for more than six months are less likely to be given sugar-sweetened drinks…
nutrition
British Nutrition Foundation provide their top tips for a healthy Ramadan
With Ramadan 2024 expected to begin around 10th March, the British Nutrition Foundation are highlighting the importance of eating well…
Major knowledge gap in diet choices and supplements people are taking
Mind the gap - survey finds major knowledge gap in junk-filled ultra processed diet choices and the not-so-healthy supplements people…
Diet quality is associated with metabolites indicative of cardiovascular health already in childhood
A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent…
Social media & diet
Over half (56%) of respondents who use social media for information on health said they would be likely to make…
The End of the NHS: Prioritise prevention or prepare for its collapse
The British public live longer, yet unhealthier lives than previous generations. Many people in the UK will experience decades with…
Breakfast skipping means children may not be getting all the nutrients they need
A new scientific review published by the British Nutrition Foundation, in partnership with the charity, Magic Breakfast, highlights that many…
Little helps for healthier diets – making affordable, healthy diets accessible to all’
Tesco has published a new report on progress against its healthy diets strategy, developed in partnership with the British Nutrition…
Interconnected challenges of climate change & nutrition
Launched on 25th Otober, two reports outlining both the pathways through which nutrition and climate are connected and the current…
Avocado: The green ally in the fight against diabetes
In honour of World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2023, the World Avocado Organization is putting the limelight on a…
BNF to coordinate innovation partnerships to tackle the key research questions for global health
Unhealthy diets are a major contributor to the global burden of disease. The Diet and Health Open Innovation Research Club…
How avocados help keep your digestive system happy and healthy
How avocados help keep your digestive system happy and healthy: An ever-growing amount of research points to the significant role…