Should the Olympics be sponsored by fast food and snack companies?

There has been much debate recently about the appropriateness of international food companies such as McDonalds, Coca Cola, Cadbury’s etc. being official sponsors/supporters for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The main argument is the perception that sporting prowess goes hand-in-hand with healthy eating therefore, by association, it could be construed that eating a Big Mac […]

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Bring out the strawberries and cream – Wimbledon starts today!

It’s too bad if you’re not a fan of sport. We seem to be surrounded by it at every turn this year. Euro 2012, London 2012 and today marks the start of the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Will we ever have a 21st century British Wimbledon champion? That remains to be seen. In the meantime, whether

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25 June 2012

It’s National Vegetarian Week

This week is National Vegetarian Week, an annual awareness week which promotes inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free diet. You might not be aware of this fact but around 7% of the UK’s population is vegetarian these days. That’s over 4 million of us. The chances are that if you’re not a

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Healthy Eating in Schools – A Handbook of Practical Case Studies

Edited by leading nutrition expert, Dr Verner Wheelock, this book contains 30 case studies from the UK and abroad, focusing on schools, local authorities and businesses that have successfully improved the food being served to school children. Why was the book published? This book is full of good ideas that really work and the aim

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Correct nutrition can make a huge difference to elderly in care

Having the correct nutrition can make a significant difference to a person’s wellbeing. Several studies have shown that the correct diet, suitable hydration and light exercise amongst the elderly can make them feel more alert, reduce the number of infections and colds, aid digestion and reduce the need for laxatives. In some cases care home

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