EUFIC carried out the second part of its online Communication Lab on sweeteners: an interactive, three‑hour workshop designed ...

Nutrient information is commonly misunderstood by consumers. Food pyramids, and other dietary guidelines, provide simple messages on healthy eating.

This article explains the major factors that influence our food choices with a focus on those we can change and discusses some successful interventions.

Understand the different functions that fats have in the human body and learn whether people comply with dietary recommendations on fats.

What are dietary fats? Read about the classification of fats, their different characteristics, and functions in both, the body and food technology.

While there are differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, both are important for optimal health. Here we look into these two types of exercise.

Overweight and obesity are reaching epidemic proportions. Here you can find data on country-specific obesity rates and their associated burden.

How much protein do we need and what is the difference between animal and plant-based? Here we address all things proteins and their functions in the body.

The best before and use by date labels are the most widely used types of date labelling on food in Europe. This article explains the difference between these types of date label and which food ...

Sprinkled on top of your morning porridge, a tasty crunch to your salads, or a quick and delicious on-the-go snack: adding more nuts and seeds not only brings extra flavour and texture to your meals ...

Evidence is mounting for the health benefits of physical activity, yet Europeans are not active enough. Here’s why they should.

At a time when diets can easily provide excessive energy without meeting the nutrient recommendations, understanding the composition of foods and concept of nutrient density can be a first step ...