Given the priority for population dietary change there is a need for a greater understanding of the determinants that affect food choice. This review examines the major influences on food choice with ...

Germany uses a three-dimensional pyramid that provides qualitative (nutritional role of the food) as well as quantitative (how much of this food relative to others) advice on food consumption. The ...

EUFIC Internship ProgrammeEUFIC Internship Programme At EUFIC, we offer internship programmes within our different teams: Science communication: content & outreach internship: Graphic Design ...

Key takeaways: Food allergies involve an immune system response to proteins in foods, leading to symptoms such as itchy eyes, shortness of breath, dry mouth, skin redness and hives, abdominal pain, ...

References FAO. Food loss and food waste. Commission delegated decision (EU) 2019/1597, 3 May 2019 supplementing Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards a common ...

References European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) (2008). The setting of nutrient profiles for foods bearing nutrition and health claims pursuant to Article 4 of the Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. U.S.

Regular exercise has been consistently shown to benefit both body and mind, as well as reducing the risk of several diseases. It’s beneficial for our health in different ways, and most national ...

EUFIC’s review Facts on Fats provides the reader with an extensive, though easy to understand, overview of the various aspects related to the fats we consume through our diets. To make this ...

Dietary fibre is a group of compounds found in plants that cannot be fully digested in our gut. Fibre-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains have been consistently shown to benefit our ...

Walk into any supermarket and you can find a wide range of varied processed foods: from frozen fish filets in the freezer section, canned chickpeas over in the middle aisles, to freshly baked breads ...

Explore Seasonal Fruit and Vegetables in Europe When are fruit and vegetables in season across Europe? EUFIC has created a pioneering tool for you to explore and follow a more sustainable diet. On the ...

Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. Not only do these colourful foods add flavour and variety to your meals, but they also pack a powerful nutritional punch, providing ...