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 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 study published in the BMJ looks at chips, potatoes and whole grains and type 2 diabetes risk. Dr Ruth Boocock, … 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 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
Scientists comment on hormone-treated beef and chlorinated chicken, following the announcement of a UK-US trade deal. Beef Prof Chris … 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 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
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine looks at butter and plant based oils intake and mortality. Prof Sarah Berry, … read more
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at UPF consumption and obesity in Canadian children. Dr Ian Johnson, Nutrition researcher … read more
A Cochrane review looks at calorie labelling and food choices. Dr Sally Moore, Lecturer in Nutritional Science; Registered Dietitian; … read more
UK legislation approved in 2021 and brought into force in 2022 require calorie information to be displayed on menus and … read more
A study published in the BMJ looks at the association between chocolate intake and type 2 diabetes. Dr Mohammad Talaei, Postdoctoral … read more
Scientists comment on the government’s junk food advertising ban legislation. Prof Sarah Berry, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, King’s College … read more
Scientists comment on social media posts about the cattle feed additive Bovaer. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT … read more
