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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Aldi recalls PYB02 PANATAS Part-Baked 6 Pack Custard Tarts because of undeclared allergens
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Aldi recalls Ashfields 30 Day Matured Thin Cut Beef Steaks because of undeclared milk
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Lidl GB recalls XXL Sondey Stroopwaffel with Caramel Flavour Filling & Butter because of the possible presence of metal
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YSSS Food recalls Kinder Cheesecake and Pistachio Cheesecake because of undeclared hazelnut (nuts) and pistachio (nuts)
YSSS Food is recalling Kinder Cheesecake and Pistachio Cheesecake because the products contain hazelnut (nuts) and pistachio (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label.