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The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition recommendations on carbohydrates, including sugars and fibre
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition consultation on its draft Carbohydrates and Health report is open for scientific comment.
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) report on lower carbohydrate diets for adults with type 2 diabetes.
We are seeking scientific comments on SACN’s draft report: ‘Lower carbohydrate diets for adults with type 2 diabetes’.
This article presents findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition advice on dietary fibre & health and the dietary fibre definition
SACN advises on nutrition and related health matters. It advises the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and other UK government organisations.
These documents cover the detail of Public Health England’s (PHE) review of the Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM).
The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet.
Explains the sugar recommendations in the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition's (SACN's) carbohydrates and health report.
A new report from SACN concludes that a lower carbohydrate diet is an effective short-term option for adults living with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity.
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey assesses the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population of the UK.
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