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TikTok Shows Kids 17 Junk Food Ads Per Hour, Survey Finds
Children are flooded with advertisements for junk food on social media, a new survey shows. Unicef Sweden and the Heart-Lung Foundation are demanding new laws that prohibit the marketing of unhealthy foods to children and young people.
Sushi and Sandwich Cake Among Top Food Poisoning Causes in Sweden
Vegetables and composite foods such as sushi and smörgåstårta are some of the most common causes behind reported cases of food poisoning between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from the Swedish Food Agency. .
New Dietary Guidelines Focus on More Vegetables and Less Sugar
More fruit, vegetables and whole grains and less soda, candy and snacks. Load up on fish and legumes and eat meat freely – but not too much.
Norwegian Football Player Criticized for Receiving Lamb as Prize
A lamb was the prize for the best player after a football match in Norway. It meets sharp criticism – and will be reported to a food authority, reports NRK.
PFAS Levels Surge in European Wines, Study Reveals Alarming Trend
The levels of PFAS in wine have increased sharply in recent years. Far more than a hundred times above the guideline value for drinking water occur, according to a new study.
Most Swedish Teens Consume Too Much Sugar, Experts Warn
Candy, soda, and cookies are not just for Easter. The majority of Swedish teenagers eat more sugar than recommended, shows a thesis in nutrition science.
Swedish Seafood Consumption Declines, Falling Short of Health Recommendations
It is recommended to eat two-three portions of fish and shellfish per week. We do not do that.
Herring from the Baltic Sea Less Toxic
The environmental toxins in herring from the Baltic Sea have decreased significantly, according to a study. For adult men and women above childbearing age, there are no problems at all in eating this fish, says researcher Magnus Karlsson to Uppdrag Granskning.
Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Danish Farm, 24 Chickens Culled
A smaller flock of chickens on a farm on Zealand in Denmark has been affected by bird flu. The information is confirmed by the Danish food authority.
Animals Put Down Incorrectly - Prosecution
The animal owner shot a bull about five times and no shot hit the mark. Now the animal owner is being prosecuted for gross animal cruelty, which was discovered in connection with a veterinary control, reports SVT.
Oil Instead of Butter Does the Trick
Skipping the butter in favor of plant-based oils seems to be a good choice for those who want to live longer, according to a fresh study. .
Researchers' trick against ill health – raise the tax
Higher tax on French fries and soda and lower on fruit and beans. With food tax shift, researchers hope to get us to eat better and healthier food.
"Half of Adults Could Be Obese by 2050: Can We Reverse the Trend?"
Half of all adults and a third of all children will be overweight or obese by 2050 – unless the development changes drastically. This prognosis is made by international research groups.
Restaurants must soon tell the guests about the meat origin
Restaurants must soon be able to answer questions about the origin of the meat – on Saturday, the new rules come into force. .
Better eating habits are the primary weapon against heart disease
The number of new cases of heart disease is expected to increase drastically over the next 50 years. Better eating habits are pointed out as the single most effective measure to reverse the trend, according to a new report.
Proposal: Limit Advertising for Junk Food and Snacks
Limit advertising for unhealthy products in social media and limit junk food in public facilities such as swimming centers. These are some of the proposals to reverse the trend and get children and young people to eat better.
Rules for Energy Drinks May be Tightened
The regulations for energy drinks may be on the way to being tightened, writes Råd & Rön. > We are developing guidelines where we look at a recommended age limit for energy drinks, says Sabina Litens Karlsson, toxicologist and nutritionist at the National Food Agency, to the magazine.
Butchers can increase the risk of dementia
Cold cuts and processed red meat can lead to a 13 per cent higher risk of dementia, according to a new study based on over 130,000 people. Even fairly small amounts affect the brain.
Record number of people got salmonella in Sweden – trend break
A record number of people in Sweden fell ill with salmonella last year, according to preliminary figures from the Public Health Agency. Moreover, more people are now infected in Sweden than abroad.
Rush for dietary supplements – to no avail?
Magnesium, D-vitamin and zinc. With hopes of becoming both more energetic and happier, Swedes are buying vitamins and minerals like never before.
Thousand water reservoirs with inadequate sabotage protection
Around 1,100 Swedish drinking water facilities have poorer protection against sabotage and intrusion. One of them is the reservoir in Bollebygd, which, along with facilities in Bollnäs and Tranemo, has recently been subjected to suspected sabotage.
Time for Christmas Party – but beware of bacteria
Meatballs, herring – and bacteria? During Christmas, it may be a good idea to be a little extra careful with food hygiene. It requires a slightly different handling of food, says Karin Landström at the University of Gothenburg.
So you reduce food waste at Christmas
Jansson's temptation, meatballs and herring in large quantities. During Christmas, Swedes' food waste increases, a survey from the National Food Agency shows.
Mislabelled strong beer and dangerous snus – a record in recalls
Dangerous snus, salmonella – and strong beer mislabeled as non-alcoholic beer. 2024 is shaping up to be a record year for the number of food product recalls.
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