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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THIS™ recalls THIS™ Isn’t Chicken Deli Pieces because of undeclared soya and wheat (gluten)
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Consultation on Market Authorisation of a Traditional Food Bambara Groundnuts
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is consulting to seek stakeholder views, comments and feedback in relation to market authorisation of a traditional food from a third country, the Bambara Groundnut. The intended use is for food products.
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Lidl GB recalls Red Hen Gastro 2 Southern Fried Chicken Thigh Burgers because celery is not emphasised on the label
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