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The Benefits of Adopting a Vegetarian Diet
Around the world, a growing number of individuals are making the conscious decision to adopt a vegetarian diet. Driven by a keen awareness of health benefits, a compassion for animals and a commitment to preserving our planet, individuals choose to forego meat and animal products. With an estimated 1.5 billion vegetarians on the planet today,…
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WORLD HEART DAY: Exploring the Link Between Nutrition and Heart Health
Good nutrition is essential for overall wellbeing, and when it comes to heart health, the impact of proper nutrition cannot be overstated. World Heart Day provides a valuable opportunity to look at the connection between what we eat and the health of our hearts. Here we will explore the importance of nutrition in maintaining a…
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World Water Day. Let’s Act!
World Water Day is celebrated on March 22nd every year around the world, with a mission to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and accelerate change by advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources, that 771 million individuals, across schools, businesses and healthcare centres, to farms and factories, just simply don’t have access…
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Student Cheat Sheets – Preparing for exams
It’s that time of year again, if you are a student you may have exams now or coming up. Here are a few things to help keep you on track. Be prepared Don’t leave everything to the last minute. Make sure you have checked the module material on your virtual learning environment. The chances are…
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What are Dietary Reference Values?
What is a Dietary Reference Value? The European Food Safety Authority defines a Dietary Reference Value (DRV) as “an umbrella term for a set of nutrient reference values”. In the UK the reference values that make up DRVs are: Reference Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) Estimated Average Requirements (EARs) Lower Reference Nutrient Intakes (LRNIs) Safe Intake (SI)…
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Measuring Sustainability with myfood24
With over a third of global greenhouse gas emissions coming from food production, we know the powerful impact the food industry has on the sustainability of the planet, in additional to the health of the population. However, estimating the environmental impact diets can have as well as the nutritional impact has been 2 separate concepts,…
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The Importance of Eating a Sustainable Diet
Today, more and more fruit and vegetables from further afield are becoming readily available in our supermarkets, so we can enjoy fresh and exotic fruits and vegetables all year round. But this enjoyment comes at a cost to the planet due to the long distances these foods need to be transported across, in addition to…
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Professor Janet Cade’s Top 10 Tips for Nutrition Research
Conducting research into what we eat can be complex, challenging and laborious for many. It takes a lot of skill to conduct, analyse and interpret nutrition research efficiently and effectively including or writing up a research paper – which can be a great way to deepen your understanding of your chosen field. But for students,…
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What is Food sustainability?
What is food sustainability? Over the years we’ve become more aware of the ways in which our daily lives impact the planet. This includes the food we eat. In fact, global food production contributes more than one third of total greenhouse gas emissions, meaning the foods we eat have a big role to play in…
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Dietary Assessment Methods: What is a 24 hour recall?
There are many methods that can be used to assess dietary intake – for example, using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), food diary or a 24-hour recall. Deciding what is the most appropriate dietary assessment tool can be difficult, as each have their own strengths and weaknesses, which can then have implications on research studies…
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National food tables vs brand-level nutrient data: Implications for dietary assessment
When conducting dietary assessment, whether for population nutrition research or clinical support, it’s important that nutrient estimates are as accurate as possible. Accuracy is especially vital when supporting vulnerable patients in clinic (such as diabetic and renal patients), where small differences in nutrient values could make big differences to their health. When it comes to…
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Dietary Assessment Methods: What are Food Frequency Questionnaires?
There are many methods that can be used to assess dietary intake – for example, using a 24hr recall or a food diary. (In a previous article we discussed the strengths and limitations of a food diary). Choosing the correct dietary assessment method can be difficult. That’s why, we’ve created a series of articles, that…
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