C Ruxton

..Suggestions are provided on how to structure dietary advice for different patient groups including children, individuals with hypertension, renal patients, athletes and older adults...

..However, intake of calcium is low in some people, while vitamin D deficiency is widespread. across the age spectrum. This article identifies key actions for improving bone health, with a focus on increased intake of beneficial nutrients...

..Data from a recent nutritional analysis of eggs are presented and put in context with dietary reference values for the UK. The safety aspects of eggs, including food safety and allergy, are also discussed...

..This article describes patterns of meat consumption, discusses associations with health and offers guidance on how patients can consume meat as part of a healthy, balanced diet...

..Myths about caffeine consumption and hydration will also be addressed using new clinical evidence...

..It was concluded that black tea, in the amounts studied, offered similar hydrating properties to water...

..Data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey are used to highlight how eggs can best be incorporated into a healthy diet. Suggestions are given on the safe cooking and use of eggs in vulnerable groups of patients...

..The implementation of standards for food and fluids in Scotland provided the stimulus for an audit of current practices in NHS Fife hospitals in order to provide baseline data with which to evaluate progress...

..It was concluded that the view that PFV juices are nutritionally inferior to F&V, in relation to chronic disease risk reduction, is unjustified...