Health Point - The aim of the diet for Osteoporosis is to ensure adequate calcium intake, appropriate intake of protein foods, minimal intake of substances which leach calcium from bones Read more...

Health Point - The aim of the diet for Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is to minimise sugar intake to avoid low blood sugar, minimise sodium intake to reduce bloating and water retention and Read more...

Health Point - The aim of the diet during Warfarin treatment is to provide adequate nutrition whilst maintaining a consistent daily intake of vitamin K from dietary sources. Vitamin K is Read more...

Health Point - The Glycaemic Index (GI) is the ranking of foods on a scale of 1 to 100 based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. Foods with a high GI are those Read more...

Health Point - Regular Physical Activity reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease, Type II diabetes, hypertension and obesity. It can also help with treatment where these Read more...

Health Point - Those most at risk of anaemia due to iron deficiency are menstruating or pregnant women, vegetarians who don't eat animal products, and athletes who place their bodies under Read more...

Health Point - The atherosclerosis diet is similar to those recommended for other conditions associated with heart disease (eg hyperlipidemia and hypertension. The aim is to adopt a healthy diet which will Read more...

Health Point - The aim of the diet for High Blood Pressure (hypertension) is to gradually reduce bodyweight to within the healthy weight range and to minimise the intake of substances which Read more...

Health Point - The aim of the diet for Breastfeeding is to provide sufficient nutrients for mother to remain well nourished herself and to assist in gradual weight loss if needed whilst Read more...

Health Point - People with coeliac disease are intolerant to gluten - a protein found in cereals such as wheat, rye, oats and barley. Coeliac disease is permanent, but people with the condition can enjoy a Read more...