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This edition reflects the diversity at the heart of EUFIC’s work! New findings from the RESTRUCTURE project reveal that the texture of ultra-processed foods can influence how quickly we eat—and how ...
Nutrient information is commonly misunderstood by consumers. Food pyramids, and other dietary guidelines, provide simple messages on healthy eating.
This article explains the major factors that influence our food choices with a focus on those we can change and discusses some successful interventions.
At a time when diets can easily provide excessive energy without meeting the nutrient recommendations, understanding the composition of foods and concept of nutrient density can be a first step ...
While there are differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, both are important for optimal health. Here we look into these two types of exercise.
How much protein do we need and what is the difference between animal and plant-based? Here we address all things proteins and their functions in the body.
Evidence is mounting for the health benefits of physical activity, yet Europeans are not active enough. Here’s why they should.
Behaviour is a key determinant of people’s health. This review presents approaches to behaviour change and highlights evidence of their effectiveness.
In Europe, the average consumption of fruit and vegetables is 386 g per day. Discover the factors influencing our consumption and how to increase it.
This article explains what is front-of-pack nutrition labelling and why it exists, and showcases some of the most common front-of-pack labels used in Europe.
Microplastics are small pieces of plastic that have been found in the environment. Scientists are studying their effect on our health, but much is still unknown.
This article investigates the relationship between the amount of physical activity and its health benefits, and describes the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.