Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Please note: to protect the privacy of young people attending this lecture, this recording contains slides and audio only.

Recorded on 18 January 2023 at Newcastle University.

How true is the saying ‘You are what you eat’? Humans have always been interested in how the food we eat can impact our health and wellbeing. Throughout history there have been food fads and trends. Whilst there is health advice to eat your ‘five-a-day’ and the surge in people adopting a plant-based diet has not always led to healthier eating patterns. Join Bernard Corfe, Professor of Human Health and Nutrition, and fellow academics from our Faculty of Medical Science to hear about their latest research.
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