The science of nutrition and healthy eating

7 Summary

This week you learned more about the Eatwell Guide for healthy eating and about global malnutrition.

You should now be able to understand:

  • the Eatwell Guide and dietary approaches in different countries
  • vegetarian and vegan diets
  • the meaning of malnutrition
  • how to measure obesity.

Next week you will explore food allergy and intolerance and some common conditions where food intake has to be adapted.

You can now go to Week 7.

OpenLearn - The science of nutrition and healthy eating
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