Food policies or nutritional policies? Is it necessary to distinguish between these concepts? In this text, we reflect on the concept of nutritional policy and food policy. Are we using the terms "nutritional policies" and "food policies" imprecisely? Their use..
A tribute to the memory of Emílio Peres
A global threat from a food security perspective. In a recent review on the transmission of bacteria to humans through food, we addressed the implication of the food chain in the spread of antibiotic resistance. This is a central theme for…
Brief description of the process and methodologies used
The study by Collin et al. makes an important contribution to the still scarce and inconsistent discussion about the potential health impact of fruit juices: in this cohort of US adults, each additional serving of approximately…
Food Marketing and Nutrition Let's start from the beginning. There are foods that are good and foods that are bad for your health. Not that the bad ones put us in immediate danger. They only harm our health in the medium term if consumed regularly. And they add nothing..
Vitamin D, the ongoing discussion. Much has been written and said about the topic of vitamin D in Portugal in recent years. The media attention surrounding this topic stems from a set of circumstances that involve not only the recognition of…