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The science of nutrition and healthy eating
The science of nutrition and healthy eating

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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.

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