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The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) report on lower carbohydrate diets for adults with type 2 diabetes.
This article presents findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis
We are seeking scientific comments on SACN’s draft report: ‘Lower carbohydrate diets for adults with type 2 diabetes’.
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 Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition recommendations on carbohydrates, including sugars and fibre
Find out about the type of healthy food all maintained schools and academies in England have to provide under the school food standards.
SACN advises on nutrition and related health matters. It advises the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and other UK government organisations.
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey assesses the diet, nutrient intake and nutritional status of the general population of the UK.
These documents explain how OHID is approaching reduction and food and drink reformulation as part of the government’s obesity strategy.
The Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes (ACNFP) is a non-statutory, independent body of scientific experts that advises the Food Standards Agency on any matters relating to novel foods (including genetically modified foods) and novel processes (including food irradiation)....
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
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