British Nutrition Foundation

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A leading UK nutrition charity since 1967. Nutrition information, education and expertise. Grounded in science, working with experts, for everybody.

The Foundation has published a new report Beyond Ultra-Processed Foods: A Review of Evidence-Based Interventions for the UK Food Environment which outlines interventions that can be implemented now by the food industry to drive improvements in diet quality. www.nutrition.org.uk/news/report-...

Report on changing the food environment published

New report reviewing evidence-based interventions for the UK food environment launched at Online Summit today.

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⏳ Why Fibre Still Matters for the UK Population 📅 24th February | 12:30–13:45 This evidence-led session will explore: 🔍 Current UK fibre intakes and population-level trends 🧬 The latest research on fibre’s role in long‑term health outcomes 💬 Practical approaches to help people eat more fibre

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January is a time when many people reflect on their eating habits. In a world full of nutrition fads and mixed messages, access to trustworthy, evidence-based advice matters. At the Foundation, we’ve developed a science-led, nutrient-focused 7-day meal planner to support healthier routines.

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Pharmacological tools like GLP-1s or GIP Receptor Agonists can support significant weight loss, but their success depends on the environment around them. Without nutrition and lifestyle guidance, we risk widening health inequalities and missing the chance to promote healthier eating more broadly.

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Last week we launched Snack-tember, an initiative to support healthier snacking for young people! Our new survey reveals that snack choices are dominated by foods typically high in fat, salt and sugars, and highlights a big opportunity for schools to support healthier habits.

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🧵 1/2 Today, we are proud to launch the briefing paper- Diet in Pregnancy. The paper combines the findings of academic research and recommendations from authoritative institutions, into a roadmap for good nutrition for parents and their babies, from preconception through pregnancy.

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Eating ‘Less but Better Meat’ is one strategy to help tackle the sustainability challenges around meat consumption, but what does it means? Join us for a FREE webinar where experts will provide insights into what ‘less and better’ means when it comes to nutrition, health, and sustainability

🌊Water is the most abundant constituent of the human body and regular fluid intake is essential for the body to function optimally. On average, water makes up around 60% of body weight in males, 50-55% for females; though this varies depending on age and body composition

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In the UK, our diets fall short of recommendations for a healthy, balanced diet. We are, on average, eating too many of the nutrients/foods associated with poor health and too few of those associated with good health. Only around 1 in 3 UK adults achieve 5 A DAY.