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NUTRITION

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NUTRITION

A well-balanced diet is the most important requirement for healthy living. Good nutrition helps reduce our risk of getting a large number of diseases, from diabetes to heart disease.

FACTSHEETS

Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Fibre
Soya
Five portions of fruit and veg

Lifestyle management

Alcohol metabolism
Body weight
Caffeine
Exercise
General lifestyle management
Smoking and nutrition
Water

Vitamins and minerals

Vitamins, minerals and supplements
What does each vitamin do?
Sources of vitamins
Sources of minerals
Vitamins and minerals - putting advice into action

Antioxidants

Antioxidants and oxidative stress
Fruit and vegetables
Antioxidants - sources and tips for healthy living

Problems caused by food

Anaemia due to folic acid deficiency
Anaemia due to iron deficiency
Anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency (Pernicious)
Coeliac disease (gluten allergy)
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH)
Food allergy and cross-reactions
Food allergies
High cholesterol level (Hypercholesterolaemia)
Obesity

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