Nutrition Topics

Addiction is the term used to describe an individual’s lack of control over use of a particular substance or activity to the point where they may become dependent upon it and it may become harmful. Many people tend to associate the term addiction with...  more about addiction(s) »

Anaemia occurs most commonly when there is a lack of red blood cells in the bloodstream. It also occurs when the red blood cells become less efficient at carrying oxygen. Red blood cells contain a protein called haemoglobin, which carries oxygen around the...  more about anaemia »

Cancer is the term used when gene damage causes cells to divide abnormally and uncontrollably.   Cancerous cells divide more quickly than healthy cells. This increased rate of production causes the cells to build in clusters and form lumps known...  more about cancer »

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/encephalopathy (ME), Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS) and Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) are all terms that are used to describe a condition which is most commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Though...  more about chronic fatigue syndrome/me »

Coeliac disease (pronounced see-liac) is a relatively common auto-immune disease in which an individual is intolerant to the protein gluten. This means that in the event a person with this intolerance consumes any foods containing the protein, the immune...  more about coeliac disease »

Learning to love what you see in the mirror is a difficult challenge many people struggle to overcome. Feeling good on the outside has to come from feeling good on the inside, and that means looking after your body, giving it the right amount of fuel and...  more about confidence and self esteem »

Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a long-term condition caused by an excess of glucose in the bloodstream. Over 2 million people in the UK are thought to have diabetes, and 1 million are thought to have it without realising1. Currently, the number of people...  more about diabetes »

The main function of the digestive system is to absorb nutrients from the food we eat. The body will use vitamins, proteins, fats and calories in order to carry out various jobs around the body. A digestive problem is a change or abnormality in the natural...  more about digestive problems »

• › Constipation
• › Crohn's Disease
• › Diarrhoea
• › Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

The term 'eating disorder' covers 3 main conditions affecting a person's eating habits.  1. Anorexia Nervosa- a condition where individuals will intentionally refrain from eating. 2. Binge eating disorder- a condition where individuals will...  more about eating disorders »

• › Anorexia Nervosa
• › Binge Eating Disorder
• › Bulimia Nervosa

Fibromyalgia, otherwise known as fibromyalgia syndrome, is pronounced 'fybro-my-aljya'. It is a collection of symptoms including feelings of fatigue and the sensation of pain across the whole body. Below is a diagram showing the origins of the word...  more about fibromyalgia »

Food Allergy When your immune system displays a significant adverse reaction to a specific protein found in food, this is known as a food allergy. The severity of these reactions will vary from person to person, ranging from a mild skin rash right through...  more about food allergy and food intolerance »

Heart disease is a term used to define a number of serious conditions affecting the heart, often caused by an unhealthy diet. These conditions range from the very common coronary heart disease, (caused largely by lifestyle) to less common cases of congenital...  more about heart disease »

Blood pressure measures the amount of force with which the blood presses against the artery walls as it pumps around the body. Blood pressure increases naturally during physical activity or times of stress because adrenaline causes the heart to pump...  more about high blood pressure »

Cholesterol is vital for the existence of life. Without it, the human body could not function. Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid, forming part of the outer membrane of every cell. Cholesterol serves three main functions essential for...  more about high cholesterol »

Your body's nutritional requirements will be ever changing throughout your lifespan, with it's need for energy and certain nutrients changing and adapting as you age. As a newborn and throughout adolescence our growing bodies need a huge number of nutrients...  more about life stages »

• › Adults and Elderly Adults
• › Infants and Pre-school Children
• › Schoolchildren and Teenagers

One in four people will suffer from some kind of mental illness during their life. Taking care of mental health is hugely important, and after decades of stigma, awareness of this issue is finally increasing. Whilst mental health issues need to be dealt...  more about mental health »

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the strength of the bones. Translating directly as ‘porous bones’, osteoporosis is the term used to describe a weakening of the mesh-like structure of proteins and minerals inside the bones. People with...  more about osteoporosis »

Recovering from a long-term illness or serious operation can be a slow, difficult process. It can be hard to adjust to the body’s limitations, and frustrating being unable to return to normal straight away. Building up the body’s strength and natural...  more about rehabilitation »

Most of us will start out life with new, healthy and supple skin, the development of which has only very little to do with our genes but a lot to do with how we live our lives and what we put into our bodies. As baby's our skin will be fragile and thinner...  more about skin health »

• › Eczema
• › Psoriasis
• › Rosacea

The prevalence of obesity in the UK has risen significantly over the past decade, prompting efforts from the government to increase awareness about the importance of a balanced diet and staying physically active in order to maintain a healthy weight and...  more about sports nutrition »

Stress affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. It can stem from a specific event such as bereavement or trauma, demands from work, home life, or simply the constant struggle and increasing pressure of everyday modern life. Sometimes, stress...  more about stress »

The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland located within the neck, which determines the rate at which the body produces energy from its stores by timing the release of thyroid hormones. The thyroid hormones that are produced by this gland are also...  more about thyroid problems »

• › Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
• › Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)

Tiredness is absolutely no fun at all. At any given time 1 in every 5 people feel unusually tired and 1 in 10 of us suffer from prolonged fatigue. If you happen to be one of those people then simply making some changes to your diet and lifestyle could be...  more about tiredness »

The past decade has seen a huge increase in the amount of media coverage and column inches dedicated to weight issues. Nowadays it seems almost impossible to open a newspaper or turn on a TV without being told that Britain is heading towards an obesity crisis...  more about weight management »

• › Controlling Cravings
• › Obesity
• › Weight Gain

Throughout life women will experience a series of physical and psychological changes, during which the body's nutritional requirements will shift in order to cope with the continuing developments. Though good nutrition is important throughout all stages...  more about women's nutrition »

• › Menopause
• › Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• › Pregnancy and Preconception
• › Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS or PMT)