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Systematic review finds no difference in nutritional value of organic vs. conventional foods Probiotics in winter time may reduce incidence and severity of cold in healthy young children Study shows no association between dietary saturated fats and cardiovascular disease risk New EU label to warn against hyperactivity in children is based on unrealistic consumption levels, say scientists High intake of dairy products may decrease the risk of hypertension in the elderly Funding food science and nutrition research: financial conflicts and scientific integrity. Feeding olive by-products may improve fat quality of meat and milk from ruminants Quality of fat during infancy seems more important than quantity Plant sterols lower bad cholesterol dose-dependently Study recommends pregnant women to watch their caffeine intake Drinking water before a meal may help reduce calorie intake in the elderly Slow eating may be rewarded with lower calorie intake in women Brazil nuts may be effective in improving selenium status Beta-carotene supplements may help prevent sunburns Low blood levels of vitamin D associated with heart disease risk Genetic factors remain major driver of obesity risk Maternal and infant predictors of child obesity Fat cell number stays constant in adults Following a Mediterranean diet may lower diabetes risk Macadamia nuts may benefit people with elevated cholesterol levels Characterising the nutritional value of foods, using nutrient profiling Overweight parents more likely to have overweight children Snacks and inactivity predict overweight in childhood Very low carb diets could be incompatible with exercise Current guidelines on physical activity may create misconceptions Sugar sweetened drinks seem not to be associated with child obesity Objective assessment of physical activity reveals self-reported overestimation Chewing gum found to control appetite Current food allergy labelling can still be improved Low vitamin D may be linked to pregnancy complication Repeated dietary counselling in childhood may help lower heart disease risk Folic acid may help prevent heart disease Lack of outdoor play is health time bomb for children Are you a little low? Failure to match energy intake with requirements is a possible cause of that ‘low blood sugar’ feeling.

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10 tips to healthy eating

Breakfast is a very important meal

Our bodies always need energy, and after a night’s sleep, energy levels are low. Cars, buses and trains cannot run without fuel. So, whether you are off to school, or out and about at the weekend, start the day with breakfast. Plenty of carbohydrates is just the ticket: try cereal with semi-skimmed milk, fruit or yoghurt, toast or bread, perhaps with lean meats.

Podcasts

Read up! Are consumers paying attention to nutrition labels? 20/08/2010

Podcast: EATWELL (Interventions to Promote Healthy Eating Habits: Evaluation and Recommendations) 15/04/2010

The World Health Organization exposes myths about foodborne disease 08/04/2010

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