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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Danone recalls several Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)
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FSS and FSA asks parents and caregivers to check their infant formula products
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are asking parents and caregivers to check the batches listed in the Product Recall Information Notices and stop using any that are affected.
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Aytac Foods Distribution Limited recalls Darna Tahini because of undeclared peanuts
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