Nutrition In Food & Drink

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Our team of dietitians and nutritionists, answer your questions to help you get more out of life. This Q+A contains general information and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or personalised nutrition advice. Please consult your healthcare professional or a dietitian for specific advice for your personal situation.…
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Vitamin D

What Is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is often called the ‘sunshine vitamin’ as it can be obtained both through the food we eat and by producing it in our skin when we’re exposed to sunlight (UVB rays). Only when we have insufficient exposure to sunlight, do we become dependent on…
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Monosodium Glutamate

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a flavour enhancer that is added to food to bring out the savoury taste. Glutamate is found naturally in some protein-containing foods like meat, peas, yeast extracts, soy sauce, mushrooms and cheese. With the food additive number 621, MSG has been reported to cause a reaction…
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Iodine

Iodine is an essential nutrient and is required for regulating metabolism through its role in thyroid function. Iodine is essential for the normal development of the brain and nervous system especially during pregnancy and the first three years of life. The New Zealand food supply has insufficient iodine and so most…
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Facts Sheets

Nutrition Fact Sheets Get straight to the facts and find out how you can look after your health. With the right nutrition information, staying in shape and feeling great is easy. Antioxidants Antioxidants occur naturally in our bodies and in food (dietary antioxidants) and act as part of the natural…
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Sugar

Sugar: Fact sheet Sugar and carbohydrates are the major source of fuel for our bodies and brains. But major national and international health organisations, along with governments around the world, have called for reductions in dietary sugar consumption. What’s the concern? Scientific data shows that higher sugar intake is associated…
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