Too much salt can lead to health problems, so reducing salt intake supports better long-term health.
Understanding nutrients
Our advice covers everything from getting the right amount of healthy food and cutting down on fat, salt and sugar to vitamins and minerals
In this section:
Understanding what makes up a healthy, balanced diet can feel confusing. Our official nutrition guidelines and advice can help you understand how to follow a healthy, balanced diet.
Fats
A small amount of fat is an important part of a healthy, balanced diet, but we should try to limit our intake of foods high in saturated fat
Sugar
There are different types of sugars, some of which should be eaten in smaller amounts.
Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that our body needs to work properly
Additives and E numbers
Food additives and E numbers are added to food to enhance flavour, appearance, or shelf life, and understanding them can help in making informed and healthier choices.
Processed and ultra-processed foods
What are processed and ultra-processed foods, and should we really be worried?
Healthy eating tutorial
Our Healthy Eating Tutorial is a helpful tool for those who are looking to learn more about the nutrition in their food.
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