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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Brookie Bakes recalls Brookie Bakes Dubai Bar Pistachio & Knafeh because of undeclared peanuts
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Brookie Bakes recalls Brookie Bakes Dubai Bar Pistachio & Knafeh because of undeclared peanuts
Brookie Bakes is recalling Brookie Bakes Dubai Bar Pistachio & Knafeh because it may contain peanuts which is not mentioned on the label.
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Food Standards Scotland warns against counterfeit alcohol dangers
In the run up to the festive period, Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is urging both consumers and retailers to remain vigilant as counterfeit alcohol may pose a serious risk to public health and the integrity of Scotland’s licensed trade.
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FSS warns consumers over potentially unsafe whisky and gin
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is urgently warning consumers not to purchase or consume any whisky or gin products manufactured by Kimbland Distillery Ltd, as these products may pose a risk to health.