French fries sold at Swedish franchises of US fast-food chains
contained about 100 times the one microgram per litre maximum
permitted by the WHO in drinking water, the study showed.

One milligram, or 0.001 gram, contains 1,000 micrograms.

The US Environmental Protection Agency classifies acrylamide,
a colourless, crystalline solid, as a medium hazard probable
human carcinogen.

Acrylamide induces gene mutations and has been found in animal
tests to cause benign and malignant stomach tumours.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_1949000/1949413.stm

So what are 'the basics'? Following the Health Development
Agency's Balance of Good Health image as a guideline,
we'll look at each illustrated food group individually
to give you a better understanding of nutrition.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/nutrition/basics.shtml




No matter what your age, your body has specific dietary needs.
This section highlights how to eat - to help you plan your meals,
and the meals of those you care about! Simply select one of the
links to the right to explore how our bodies use food as fuel...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/nutrition/life.shtml

Drinking is just as essential as eating for good nutrition.
But what's best for your body? Why is water so important -
and what are the facts about alcohol and caffeine? Find out
more by selecting the links to the right.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/nutrition/drinks.shtml


Are you stuck in a mealtime rut? Does your breakfast always mean
a bowl of cereal; lunch, a soggy sarnie; and dinner, meat and 2 veg?
It doesn't have to be this way...

In this section, we're going to explore the eating habits that
surround breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, and inspire you to try
some healthy alternatives. Plus we'll show you how eating out can go
hand-in-hand with eating healthily. Click on the links to the right
to begin!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/nutrition/meals.shtml

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