Nutrition strategy for Europe: what progress has been made?
This week marks the halfway point of the Strategy for Europe on Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity
“Nutrition deemed a growing challenge for health in the EU and beyond”
New report from the European Commission and OECD shows impact on health in the EU from obesity and malnutrition
One million elderly at risk of malnutrition
A new study from the University of Southampton demonstrates the issues of poor nutrition in older people
Launch of ‘No-one should go hungry’ campaign
National Association of Care Caterers (NACC) highlights the risk of malnutrition in older people
Improvements in patients given nutritional supplements
A review of studies demonstrates the benefit of supplements in combatting malnutrition in older people
One third of all UK patients malnourished
British Dietetic Association expose national disgrace of hospital malnutrition to Trade Union Congress conference
Age UK: Still Hungry to be Heard
A report published by the charity reveals that nearly a third of nurses are not confident that malnourished elderly patients would be noticed in hospitals
Malnutrition in Scottish hospitals becoming an urgent matter
At least 90 people a year die in Scottish hospitals due to starvation
NHS nurses fail to prevent malnutrition, ulcers and falls in hospital
In the UK, Health Service authorities have published a report asserting the poor level of care provided by NHS nurses
Malnutrition is often associated with depression in hospitalised older patients
A UK study found that there is a link between nutritional deficit and depression
Babies and adults underfed in hospitals
A UK recent report found problems in the artificial nutrition provided by hospitals
£1m study into why we snack under stress
Researchers at University of Aberdeen to join Europe-wide obesity study
Millions of British women eating dangerous diets
New review paints a worrying picture of the diet of British women across all age groups
Study concludes there is no evidence that organic foods benefit health
New research concludes that there is no evidence that consumers who choose organic food over their conventional counterparts may not actually enjoy health benefits
For the third time MEPs call upon the Commission for action on malnourished patients
Vote follows recognition of the importance of tackling malnutrition by the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer
UK TV Chef takes on Hospital Food
Heston Blumenthal has teamed up with scientists to improve nutrition in elderly care wards.
The European Parliament calls for action on malnourished patients
Vote follows recognition of the importance of tackling malnutrition by the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer
UK: Nutrition training needed for doctors to tackle malnutrition
Healthcare professionals must be able to assess and manage poor nutrition
