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• Only 1 in 5 eat enough fruit and veg
  15 May 2012
  Britons are not eating enough fruit and veg to see any health benefits, a new study suggests.

• Avoid processed foods to keep a healthy heart
  10 May 2012
  A dietician says it is important to eat fresh food, as processed meals can increase a person's chance of having heart problems.

• Not every calorie is equal
  25 April 2012
  Those looking to lose weight have been told that not every calorie is the same.

• Electronic feedback can aid weight loss
  16 March 2012
  Using an electronic diary can help people to lose weight, a new study has found.

• Weight loss 'should be a family activity'
  15 March 2012
  Children are more likely to lose weight if parents do, according to a new report.

• Sugary drinks 'increase heart disease risk by 20%'
  14 March 2012
  Drinking one sugary drink a day can lead to heart problems, according to a new report.

• High-fat diets 'create perfect conditions for cancer'
  8 March 2012
  High-fat diets can alter the biology of the colon to increase the risk of cancer, according to new research.

• Exercise 'needs to be complemented with good nutrition'
  24 February 2012
  People worried about their wellbeing could improve their diets, take up exercise and seek private health insurance.

• Healthy eating 'should be introduced gradually'
  2 February 2012
  People should incorporate healthy diet changes gradually, one expert has said.

• Well-balanced diet 'is a myth'
  23 January 2012
  It is very difficult to get all the required nutrients from food, an expert has said.