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The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition recommendations on carbohydrates, including sugars and fibre
Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) position statement on the terms to use to express energy intakes and recommendations for fats and carbohydrates.
This article presents findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) report on lower carbohydrate diets for adults with type 2 diabetes.
The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.
We are seeking scientific comments on SACN’s draft report: ‘Lower carbohydrate diets for adults with type 2 diabetes’.
Estimates the potential effect of increases in human weight, caused by rising BMI and height, on future calorie requirements
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