The Quick Takeaway The Full Deal The term ultra-processed food (UPF) is used to refer to food that is energy dense and high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, and low in fibre. It is also used to describe foods that have been broken down and then processed to manufacture a finished food item with […]
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How does sitting all day affect my health? Does exercise mitigate any damage?
The Quick Takeaway The Full Deal Introduction Sitting, or being sedentary, has been increasing since the middle of the last century, and the Covid 19 epidemic led to further increases in sedentary behaviour as more people worked from home, participated in video conferences and did their shopping on line. People are often unaware of just […]
Does exercise help with weight management?
The quick takeaway The full deal For those people familiar with the energy balance equation, simply stated as change in body size will equal the energy consumed from food minus the energy expended in activity, it seems obvious that exercise will influence body weight. If people consume the same number of calories and exercise more, […]
Is 10,000 steps a day the magic number? And does it matter how fast I walk?
The quick takeaway The Full Deal Most people have heard of the 10,000 steps per day target and many people carry devices that count their steps per day. Some people know that the 10,000 step goal originated in a marketing campaign (in Japan, for a pedometer) rather than a piece of scientific research, but the […]
What exactly is the Mediterranean Diet and is it the best diet?
The Quick Takeaway The full deal Public health and nutrition advice often references the Mediterranean Diet (Med Diet), as a diet plan for a healthy and long life. Talk of the Med Diet conjures up images of healthy old people sitting at rustic tables in the sunshine eating local produce, olives, salad and fruit, and […]