Health
The science of healthy eating: Why are we still getting it wrong? – The Guardian
Why is the science of healthy eating so complicated? Madeleine Finlay asks why we’re still getting it wrong, and what the current evidence is on snacking, supplements and calories
According to a recent study, obesity increases the risk of dying of Covid-19 by nearly 50%. Governments around the world are now hoping to encourage their citizens to lose weight. But with so much complex and often contradictory dietary advice, as well as endless fads, it can be hard to know what healthy eating actually looks like. How many pieces of fruit and vegetables should you eat a day? Will cutting out carbs help you lose weight? Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?
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