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How Brits’ eating habits have changed in three decades
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How Brits’ eating habits have changed in three decades

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30 years of cancer prevention
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30 years of cancer prevention

We’ve learnt a lot in 30 years. Melissa takes a look at the progress we have made towards understanding cancer prevention

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New e-Learning course on cancer prevention
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New e-Learning course on cancer prevention

Why our new e-Learning course is a must for health professionals

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Awareness not enough to prevent obesity

Awareness not enough to prevent obesity

Ten years of YouGov surveys reveal that while awareness on the link between obesity and cancer is increasing, obesity rates still remain high in the UK

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Life as a dietitian
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Life as a dietitian

Ever thought, ‘what do dietitians do?’ Marina gives us an insight

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The 2.6 Challenge: saving UK charities
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The 2.6 Challenge: saving UK charities

Want to be part of something bigger?

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Obesity and coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Obesity and coronavirus (COVID-19)

What are the links between obesity and COVID-19?

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Shout-out for Mother’s Day!
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Shout-out for Mother’s Day!

Giving you a chance to honour your Mum wherever you are

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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) guidance
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) guidance

Reliable sources of information on what steps we should all be taking to protect ourselves and others

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Women in science: standing on the shoulders of giants
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Women in science: standing on the shoulders of giants

Daphne Katsikioti and Marina Plyta share their experiences of being women working in nutrition research

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Governments failing to protect child rights by not restricting junk food marketing
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Governments failing to protect child rights by not restricting junk food marketing

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Confused about red meat headlines in the news?
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Confused about red meat headlines in the news?

Why we shouldn’t bring home the bacon after all

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