Diet, nutrition and weight loss
A healthy, balanced diet is an important step towards good
health and is essential for a full and active
life. It reduces the risk of getting a large number of
diseases. Being over- or underweight can have serious consequences
and put strain on your body's other systems. Good
nutrition also improves mood and general well-being.
Diet and nutrition
With so many different types of foods in our globalised
world it's difficult to know what's good and what's bad. The key is
a little basic knowledge, and having a balanced diet.
Getting the facts
The NHS
Choices website has a wealth of ideas for balancing
your diet, and finding out about healthy
eating.
The
BBC website provides a useful general overview of good
nutrition information.
The British Nutrition
Foundation offers clear, evidence-based information
on nutrition for health, based on the science of
nutrition.
The British Dietetic
Association Food Facts website contains invaluable
information about the effects of food on health and behaviour.
Local sources of help and support
Kensington and Chelsea Health Trainer
Service. Health Trainers are members of the local community who
have been trained to encourage local people to lead healthier
lifestyles. Find out more here.
The local NHS body
Kensington and Chelsea Nutrition and Dietetic Service,
based in W11, works with individuals, groups, communities and
health professionals throughout the borough to support people to
make practical and healthy lifestyle and food choices. Find
out more about how they can help you.
Age Concern's Wayfinder Service also has
many useful links to organisations that can help with diet and
nutrition.
Losing weight
If you would like support to lose weight from a highly skilled
team of dietitians, nutritionists and physical activity specialists
there are plenty of local options available to you. There are also
plenty of organisations and websites to help, and we have some tips
for you as well! Click here to find out
more
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