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BRITS NEED A NUTRITION RESET
New research shows that Brits urgently need a nutrition reset to get their immune health back on track. The Health and Food Supplements Information Service’s report reveals that food portions are out of control, comfort eating is rife and immunity nutrients, such as vitamin D and iron, are in decline.
One of the report’s authors, GP Dr Gill Jenkins, says: “Good nutrition is essential for optimal immunity but, as far as our diets are concerned, key pieces of the puzzle are missing. Vitamins A and C – from fruit and vegetables – and iron from red meat, beans and green veg, are lower than ideal for some age groups, while most adults don’t take a vitamin D supplement as recommended.”