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BBC Food - "Find recipes from your favourite chefs and TV programmes or search by ingredients." |
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British Dietetic Association - 'The British Dietetic Association, established in 1936, is the professional association for dietitians.' The website contains downloadable 'Food Fact' Sheets which provide information on various diet and health issues, details of resources available to the public, campaign news and details of current courses, events and meetings. |
| British Nutrition Foundation - This site contains general nutritional information and also more specific details on nutrition and health. The BNF also have a range of publications on offer:- books, leaflets, posters and briefing papers on a wide range of nutrition and health related topics including vegetarianism, soya and health, Nutrition and Sport, Salt in the Diet, Nutritional Aspects of Fish and many more. | |
| DISEN - Dietitians in Sport and Exercise Nutrition. | |
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Eatwell - This Food Standards Agency site is ... "packed with reliable and practical advice about healthy eating, understanding food labels and how what we eat can affect our health". |
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Falkirk Online - Falkirk Online is a one stop shop for information and services throughout the Falkirk area. The site contains details of local public services, opportunities for learning, health advice, life event guides, help for small businesses, community and voluntary sector information and a whole lot more for every age group. |
| Five a Day - The Department of Health launched a 5 a day website, with tips, games and recipes to make it easier for people to eat more fruit and veg, as well as a dedicated section for health care professionals. | |
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foodlink - This site contains general information on food safety and has downloadable factfiles on food poisoning, hygiene, food storage and food preparation. |
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Forth Valley Food Links Community Dietitians work in partnership with Forth Valley Food Links (FVFL). |
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Health Information & Resources Service - The Health Information & Resources Service (HIRS) provides Department staff and other health promoters throughout the NHS Forth Valley area, with access to an extensive range of health promotion resources and other materials. |
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Healthy Living - "Health Scotland provides a national focus for improving health, and will work with the Scottish Executive and other key partners to take action to improve health and reduce inequalities in Scotland." |
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Healthy Living Award - 'The Healthyliving Award is a national award for the food service and catering sector in Scotland. Funded by the Scottish Executive, the Healthyliving Award was launched in August 2006 and builds on the experience of the Scottish Healthy Choices Award. It was established to make it easier for people eating out to know where to go for healthier food, and to encourage the food service industry to provide healthier food on their menus. It is open to all workplaces, NHS outlets, further education establishments, family restaurants, sandwich shops and places where people eat regularly across Scotland, with the exception of schools and hospital patient food.' |
| Community Food and Health (Scotland) - "This site provides a one-stop information and networking resource for staff and volunteers working in food and health. It has information on the small grants scheme and there is a publications library from which you can download toolkits and guides. The website also has a directory of community food initiatives throughout Scotland." | |
| The Dairy Council - Facts, nutrition notes, press releases, contacts and resources. | |
| Vegan Society - This site contains details about the society and has a number of downloadable factsheets on various nutrition and health topics. | |
| Vegetarian Society - This site has details about the society, local group events, how to become a member…It also has a good range of information sheets offering information on a wide range of food related issues including ideas for sandwich fillers to turning your cat or dog vegetarian!!!! They also have a number of leaflets, booklets and posters on offer for the general public and for use in schools. | |
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Weight Wise - The British Dietetic Association (BDA) have launched an interactive website to help people manage their weight. This website is packed with loads of practical advice and support for anyone wanting to reach a healthier weight and stay there. |
* Please note that NHS Forth Valley Health Promotion Department takes no responsibility for the accuracy or quality of external websites. If you have a query about any of the following links please contact the Community Dietitians.
