Background: An adequate intake of iodine is vital before and during pregnancy as iodine is required for fetal brain development [1]. We have shown that a low iodine status in UK pregnant women is adversely associated with cognition in the child [2]. The UK is now classified as mi...
Background: The prevalence of child obesity remains a serious public health concern in England and tackling obesity effectively has become a major government priority. Guidelines on obesity management [1] recommend the provision of multi component treatment interventions but reco...
Background: The Alzheimer’s Research Trust (2012) report that 820,000 people are currently living with dementia in the UK with prevalence increasing in line with the ageing population and a new case estimated to occur every 3.2 minutes. Whilst there is currently no cure, early di...
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of premature death globally (WHO, 2010).For over 50 years saturated fatty acids (SFA) have been implicated as a main dietary risk factor for CVD. Therefore national guidelines recommend limiting SFA to <10% of total...
Background: A plant-based diet (PBD) consists of ‘an eating pattern dominated by fresh or minimally processed plant foods and decreased consumption of meat, eggs and dairy products’. (Lea, Crawford and Worsley, [1]). There is evidence to suggest that a PBD is one of substantial h...
Background: Nutrition information on food labels is considered to be a tool that helps reduce obesity risk by nudging people away from poor dietary habits towards healthy food choices European Commission, [1]. To work it needs to be available when food is purchased, it has to be...
Background: Obesity is recognised as being at the forefront of current ‘lifestyle diseases and without appropriate interventions the prevalence levels are projected to increase, Government Office for Science, [1]. A major challenge in the treatment of obesity is maintenance of we...
Background: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic relapsing-remitting diseases collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, blood in stools, fatigue and weight loss. Problems with nutrition are common and impact...
Background: Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is rising in the UK and many seem unaware that obesity and lack of exercise may predispose the condition. Furthermore, poor knowledge of this and of health consequences of T2D coupled with apparent lack of concern about T2D appears to be widespre...
Background: House-bound older adults are at risk of malnutrition Sharkley [1]. However there is limited knowledge of dietary intake in this population in the UK. The 'meals on wheels' (MOW) service delivers meals to this population to help meet their nutritional requirements. Thi...