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NEW! Virtual Issue: Hydration and health 23 Jul 2013 | 01:13 pm
The important role of hydration in the maintenance of health is well recognized. Water sustains vital chemical reactions and is essential for cells, tissues and organs to function correctly. Hydrat...
Nutrition Scientist 2 Jul 2013 | 08:47 pm
NUTRITION SCIENTIST (permanent position) British Nutrition Foundation, London The British Nutrition Foundation promotes the nutritional wellbeing of society through the impartial interpretation and ...
Cheese comes from plants and fish fingers are made of chicken 3 Jun 2013 | 01:31 pm
Research conducted by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) among over 27,500 children across the UK, shows that nearly a third (29 per cent) of primary school children think that cheese comes from p...
Pump priming award recipients announced 25 Apr 2013 | 01:47 pm
As part of its management of the Drummond Memorial Fund, BNF is providing two grants in 2013, each of £5000, to help newly-appointed university lecturers and research fellows, in human nutrition, to u...
Diet and nutrition survey of infants and young children (DNSIYC), 2011 results published. 26 Mar 2013 | 06:25 pm
The results of the diet and nutrition survey of infants and young children (DNSIYC) 2011 were published on the 13th March 2013, and are available on the Department of Health website here. DNSIYC is a ...
The National Curriculum in England 8 Mar 2013 | 12:20 pm
On the 7 February 2013, the Department for Education released The National Curriculum in England Framework Document for Consultation. The BNF response, which was submitted on the 8 March 2013, is att...
Hydration for children 13 Feb 2013 | 07:51 am
Hydration in Children (aged 4-13*) Infants and young children have a higher proportion of body water than adults. They are also less heat tolerant and more susceptible to dehydration, especially when...
Low calorie sweeteners 12 Feb 2013 | 11:23 am
Low calorie sweeteners are ingredients that give foods and drinks a sweet taste but have far fewer calories than sugar. Also known as artificial sweeteners, examples include aspartame, acesulfame K, s...
Confusion on fats and heart health 6 Feb 2013 | 04:11 pm
6th February 2013. Headlines such as 'swapping the butter for margarine may be bad for your health' (Daily Mail), 'Heart attack risk in healthy spreads' (Daily Express), ‘Start spreading the news – m...
Healthy Eating Week 2013 10 Jan 2013 | 07:47 am
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) is launching a Healthy Eating Week for all nurseries and schools to join in throughout the UK. Why not register and get involved? The aim of the week is to furt...
