Information for those who are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
Diet and life stages
A healthy diet is important at every stage of your life
In this section:
Eating a healthy balanced diet is important for us all, but we have different dietary needs at different life stages. Pregnant women, children and older people all need slightly different things from their diets.
Children and young people
Growing children and young people need a healthy diet to support their developing bodies
Adults aged 65 and over
Eating a balanced diet and drinking enough can help you stay healthy and active as you get older
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Calbee Group UK Ltd recalls Calbee Hot & Spicy Chips and Calbee Pizza Chips because of undeclared mustard and celery
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FSS and FSA publish first UK safety guidance on cell-cultivated products
Food Standards Scotland (FSS), in partnership with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), has published the UK's first safety guidance for cell-cultivated products (CCPs).
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Scottish consumers urged not to eat products from Soupbox Meal Prep
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is advising consumers not to eat any pre-prepared meals or products from Soupbox Meal Prep based in Alloa.
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FSS response to CMA’s infant formula report
Food Standard Scotland (FSS) welcomes the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) final study report on the infant formula market and the recommendations made in respect of the regulations on infant formula and follow-on formula.