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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Consultation on the two year provisional authorisation of four Cobalt(II) compounds for use in animal nutrition in Scotland
Food Standards Scotland are seeking stakeholder views and feedback on the two-year provisional authorisation of four Cobalt(II) compounds for use in animal nutrition in Scotland. The consultation will close on the 9 February 2026.
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Sainsbury’s recalls By Sainsbury’s Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Redcurrant Honey & Rosemary Glaze because of undeclared milk
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Update 1 - Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)
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