The way the UK produces, sells and eats food is fuelling major problems – from rising diet-related disease and the … read more
Scientists comment on a Government (Department of Health and Social Care) proposal to ban energy drink sales for under 16s. … read more
Scientists comment on two papers and a preprint that assess the impact of legislation on foods high in fat salt … read more
A study published in the BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health looks at calorie labelling and takeaway food choices. Dr Adam Jacobs, … read more
A randomised crossover trial published in Nature Medicine looks at ultra- vs minimally-processed foods and weight loss. Dr Dimitrios Koutoukidis, … read more
Scientists at UCL have carried out a randomised, crossover trial to compare weight change on UPF (ultra-processed foods) versus MPF … read more
A study published in Thorax looks at ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and the risk of lung cancer. Prof Kevin McConway, Emeritus … read more
A review published in Frontiers in Pharmacology looks at over-the-counter herbal products and dietary supplements used for depression. Prof Stella Chan, … read more
A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health looks at an ‘inflammatory’ diet during pregnancy and type 1 diabetes … read more
Experts comment on a new press release sent out by the government entitled ‘Healthy food revolution to tackle obesity epidemic’. … read more
A study published in The BMJ compares the evidence around intermittent fasting and calorie restriction for weight loss. Prof Maik Pietzner, … read more
An observational study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health looks at the mental health consequences of low calorie diets. … read more
A conference abstract presented at the annual conference of the American Society for Nutrition looks at a new approach for … read more
A conference abstract presented at NUTRITION 2025 looks at eating rate and its effects on energy intake from Ultra-Processed Diets. … read more
A conference abstract presented at NUTRITION 2025 looks at the effect of nanoplastic consumption on metabolism and liver function in … read more
A study published in Neurology looks at ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and signs of Parkinson’s disease. Prof Jules Griffin, Director of the … read more
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine looks at ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and premature mortality. Prof Nita … read more
A study published in PLOS One looks at protein consumption and amino acid intake in vegan. Prof Tom Sanders, Professor emeritus … read more
A study published in PLOS Medicine looks at food additives type 2 diabetes incidence. Dr Nerys Astbury, Associate Professor of Diet … read more
Scientists comment on a SACN statement on the WHO’s guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of … read more
