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The British Nutrition Foundation says many of us are eating too much - so they've come up with a practical guide to help. By Lisa Salmon.

The British Nutrition Foundation says many of us are eating too much – so it has come up with a practical guide to help.

fcafotodigital via Getty Images In the past year, we’ve realised more than ever that having our immune systems in fine fettle puts us in the best position to fight off nasty infections like Covid. Since the pandemic began, interest in nutrition and diet in relation to immunity has increased, reports the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF). But misconceptions surrounding this are rife. The immune system is a complex network of cells and chemical compounds that helps defend the body against infections – and it’s not something that can be ‘boosted’ or ‘supercharged’. Dr Jenna Maccio...

Nutrition experts share the secrets to a healthy immune system for older adults ‘Significant proportions’ of the older population in the UK are lacking in required intakes of energy, protein, dietary fibre, vitamin A, vitamin D, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, potassium, selenium, iron, calcium, iodine and zinc, according to the British Nutrition Foundation. In a move that highlights the innovation opportunity for the food industry in the healthy ageing category, the organisation has launched a new resource to inform older adults, who may be experiencing low app...

The British Nutrition Foundation outlines key nutrients that can help both children and parents fight infections, and explains which foods they're…