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Tomato health benefits to be investigated
The University of Aberdeen has announced that it will investigate whether tomatoes can help reduce a person's risk of contracting a cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Volunteers will soon be recruited for trials in August, which will also
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Nutrition 'important for students'
It is important for students to eat well and maintain a balanced diet during their exam and study periods, the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has stressed.
The group said that it was important to eat regular meals, as failing to eat at
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FSA finalises folic acid plans
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has given the green light to plans to add folic acid to certain foods in order to reduce the risk of babies being born with neural tube defects (NTDs).
NTDs can lead to miscarriage, neonatal death or
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Scientists consider diet in fight against colon cancer
Researchers from the University of Michigan are to consider the role that diet could play in reducing the risk of colon cancer.
The scientists will look specifically at the potential benefits of a Mediterranean diet – rich in olive oil,
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Balanced, regular diet 'best for kids'
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has stressed that the best way to give children a good chance of showing positive mental and behavioural performance is to ensure they have a balanced and regular diet.
According to the BDA, there are
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Pregnant women 'should eat little and often' in summer
It has been predicted that Britain is set for another heatwave this summer and pregnant women have been advised that they must exercise caution in how they eat and drink in hot weather.
According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and
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Calls for clearer warnings on additives
Some foods and drinks are failing to display labels of the potential health risks of certain additives, despite medicinal products that contain the same substances offering warnings over their effects, a report claims.
According to The
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A quarter of 3-year-olds 'are overweight'
Almost a quarter of children at age three are overweight or obese, according to a study by the Institute of Child Health at University College London.
Researchers from the institute measured the height and weight of 14,000 three-year-olds,
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Parents 'need to set example to kids'
As rates of childhood obesity in the UK continue to rise, the Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) has called on parents to eat healthily themselves and be a role model to their children.
The association said that methods to reduce
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FSA warns of warm weather risk
As food safety week gets underway, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning on the effect that warm weather can have on the safety of eating various foodstuffs.
According to the agency, there is a surge in cases of food
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Superfood sales on the up
Sales of so-called superfoods are currently on the rise, with consumers taking advantage of the health benefits of certain items, according to research.
Blueberries have experienced the most substantial rise in popularity, with sales of
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Forum calls for more govt work on obesity
The National Obesity Forum has called on the government to take more action to address the problem of rising obesity rates in Britain.
According to Dr Colin Waine, chair of the forum, the percentage of British people who are overweight has
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