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Examples of national low-risk drinking recommendations (or drinking guidelines if no low-risk recommendation is in place) and standard units (based on RARHA 2016 (pdf) and...

Examples of guidance for alcohol consumption as described by relevant health-related organisations Source Recommendation European Code Against Cancer (pdf) 'If you drink alcohol of...

Examples of policy recommendations addressing physical activity and sedentary behaviour Guide Choice through (dis)incentivesa WHO 2013 Introduce national or subnational schemes promoting...

Whole grains are considered as significant components of a healthy diet. Consumption of whole grains is associated with a reduction in the risk of developing non-communicable diseases.

Dietary Fats Main dietary fatty acids Based on Present Knowledge in Nutrition 2012, EFSA 2010 Saturated fatty acids Type/ Definition Carbon atoms...

Whole Grain Health effects related to whole grain intake as described by food and health-related organisations For health effects related to intake of fibre specifically, refer to...

Whole Grain Examples of definitions of whole grain Source Definition Grains Included EU 'Whole grain means grains from which only part of...

American College of Sports Medicine (2011), Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory, Musculoskeletal, and Neuromotor Fitness in Apparently Healthy Adults: Guidance for Prescribing Exercise...

Alcohol consumption is a well-known risk factor for a series of conditions.

Sodium is an essential nutrient and is necessary for normal cell function and for neurotransmission.