Nutrition

The Nutrition category explores the role of food and nutrients in supporting health, wellbeing and disease prevention. It offers evidence-based guidance on dietary patterns, nutrient needs and practical approaches to eating well, while also examining emerging research and common misconceptions. From tips for balanced meals to insights into the relationship between nutrition and long-term health, this category helps readers make informed choices that support both body and mind.

November 29, 2023

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 schoolchildren are skipping breakfast, making...

November 23, 2023

Prebiotics vs Probiotics – what you need to know

Prebiotics vs Probiotics: What’s the Difference and How Do They Help Support a Healthy Gut? Both probiotics and prebiotics can help to support a healthy gut....

November 4, 2023

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 Foundation. The report outlines the...

November 4, 2023

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 state of action on addressing...

November 3, 2023

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 powerful ally for those looking...

October 17, 2023

World Menopause Day 2023: hair loss

On World Menopause Day 2023 we investigate the impact of hair loss: Leading trichologist, Eva Proudman FIT IAT shares her expert advice about how to...

August 23, 2023

Heat can cause rapid food insecurity in days

Heat can cause rapid food insecurity in days: Households hit by very hot weather can struggle to maintain food supplies in a matter of days...

August 23, 2023

Bite sized food hacks for students

Bite sized food hacks for students flying the nest: Providing well balanced, nutritious food is the cornerstone of parenting and something that will have become...

August 23, 2023

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 (OIRC), coordinated by the British...

August 17, 2023

Major breakthrough in understanding vitamin balance in the body

New research from the University of Aberdeen has, for the first time, found evidence that the brain controls vitamin balance in the body. Previously thought...