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Family plays an important role in promoting fruit and vegetable eating particularly where free school lunch is not provided

Children from families that encourage fruit and vegetable consumption are more likely to report eating fruits and vegetables each day. This association was most apparent for vegetable intakes in countries where children do not receive a free school lunch. The data come from the Pro Greens project and are reported by a team of researchers from Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Norway.

EUFIC reviews European evidence on whether nutrition labelling has helped encourage healthy eating

A recent review has highlighted the latest research on whether nutrition labelling has been effective in encouraging healthy eating. While the last decade has seen the emergence of a great deal of research in this area, it remains unclear whether the provision of nutrition information has been able to prompt consumers to make healthier food choices in real life.

The Nordic diet – is it as healthy as the Mediterranean?

Eating a traditional, balanced Nordic diet was associated with lower death rates in a Danish cohort study, published by researchers from the Danish Cancer Society, Aarhus University and Aalborg Hospital, Denmark.

Quality of fat during infancy seems more important than quantity

The quality of dietary fat intake in infants may be associated with a reduction in total and LDL (bad) cholesterol in early life, especially in girls, suggests a new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Drinking water before a meal may help reduce calorie intake in the elderly

Elderly people trying to eat less may benefit from drinking a large glass of water before meals, suggest two studies from the USA.

Following a Mediterranean diet may lower diabetes risk

Closely adhering to a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, olive oil and fish, but with moderate dairy and low red meat intake, may reduce largely the risk of developing diabetes. This finding extends the benefits of the so-called Mediterranean diet beyond its potential to lower heart disease and cancer risk.

Wholegrains, not fibre, seem to lower colorectal cancer risk

Scientists have long debated whether or not total fibre intake affects the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Now a US study has shown that wholegrains, not total fibre, seem to be effective against the disease.

Fried foods related to obesity risk

A Spanish observational study seems to confirm suspicions that high intakes of fried food are associated with obesity.

Low carb diets may be bad for gut health

Weight loss diets that restrict dietary carbohydrates are popular with slimmers but may have a harmful effect on gut health, according to Scottish researchers.

More evidence for wholegrain benefits

A new US study adds to recent evidence showing that eating wholegrains helps to lower the risk of heart disease.