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What is Fructose and Is It Bad for You

WEBFructose is the main naturally found sugar in honey and fruits (e.g. dates, raisins, figs, apples, and freshly pressed fruit juices) and in small amounts in some vegetables (e.g. …

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What are Proteins and What is Their Function in the Body

WEBHow much protein should we eat every day? EFSA has developed dietary reference values (DRVs) for protein. The DRVs for protein at different life stages are summarised in table …

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The European Food Information Council : Food facts for healthy …

WEBwhat we do. We create science-based content to empower and facilitate the adoption of healthier and more sustainable diets and lifestyles among European citizens, with a …

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What is nutrient density

WEBCurrently, the term “nutrient-dense foods” is used to describe foods that contain a higher amounts of health-promoting nutrients per calorie and are low in saturated fats, added …

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What is the microbiome and why is it important

WEBMicrobiomes are everywhere in, on and all around us. They are an integral part of our food system and are present at almost every step of the food production. Despite the …

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Why we eat what we eat: the barriers to dietary and lifestyle …

WEBIt is thought that one of the factors responsible for initiating dietary change is the perceived need to do so. 1 However, there is a common misperception of one's own behaviour, …

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Vitamin E: foods, functions, how much do you need & more

WEBHow much vitamin E you need per day changes according to your age, sex and life-stage. The dietary reference value (DRV)* for healthy adults (over the age of 18), including …

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Tea: Health and hydration Eufic

WEBSafe daily caffeine intake. Equivalent cups of tea (based on 50 mg caffeine per 190 ml cup) Adults. 400 mg. 8 cups. Pregnant and Breastfeeding women. 200 mg

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The importance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids Eufic

WEBThe beneficial effects of consuming omega-3 fatty acids are well publicised, but omega-6 fatty acids feature far less in the news. So what are fatty acids and why is it important …

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Nutrition and Health Claims in Food Labelling Eufic

WEBNowadays more food labels contain nutrition and health information that gives us useful knowledge about the food we buy. It can help us to understand the contribution different …

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Chloride: foods, functions, how much do you need & more Eufic

WEBHow much chloride you need per day changes according to your age, sex and life-stage. The dietary reference value (DRV)* for healthy adults (over the age of 18), including …

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What are non-communicable diseases and how can we reduce our …

WEBNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health concern globally and their prevalence is increasing due to an increasing life expectancy, growing population, …

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Microplastics in food and water – are they harmful to human health

WEBMicroplastics are small pieces of plastic material that have been found in the environment and some foods in recent years. Some people are concerned about what it might do to …

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The difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise Eufic

WEBThe body uses this oxygen to break down energy sources like fats and glucose to release energy we can use to perform the exercise. In general, aerobic processes use the …

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Vitamin K: foods, functions, how much do you need & more

WEBThe dietary reference value (DRV) for healthy adults (over the age of 18), including during pregnancy and lactation, is 70 µg of vitamin K per day. We can get enough vitamin K …

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Climate change, how will it affect how safe your food is

WEBIt's becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the impact that our actions are having on the planet's climate. While we grapple with the consequences of our choices as a society, …

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What Are The Most Common Foodborne Viruses

WEBFoodborne viruses are a common cause of illness from contaminated food. Yet, most viral foodborne illnesses are caused by few types of viruses.

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Phosphorus: foods, functions, how much do you need & more

WEBYou may also like… Magnesium: foods, functions, how much do you need & more. Dive into the world of vitamins and minerals. Manganese: foods, functions, how much do you …

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What are preservatives and what are common examples used in …

WEBExamples of widely used preservatives in the EU: 1, 3, 5 - 14. Type of preservative. E-number. Substance/class. Some foodstuff in which they are commonly used. …

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