European Food Information Council (EUFIC)

Protein isn’t just for athletes. 💪 As we age, getting enough #protein becomes increasingly important for maintaining muscle strength, mobility, and independence. But many adults over 50 may not be getting enough. 🍽️

As we age, getting enough vitamins & minerals can become more challenging. 🍽️ Changes in appetite, nutrient absorption, medication use & lower food intake can increase the risk of deficiencies in older adults. Here are some foods that can help. 🥦 #ZeroHiddenHungerEU

Good #sleep supports health throughout the life course. 🛌 Alongside nutrition, physical activity & mental wellbeing, quality rest plays an important role in #HealthyAgeing. 💤

#PlantHealthDay 🌱 Healthy plants are the foundation of our food systems. But pests and diseases destroy crops, threaten biodiversity & put food security at risk worldwide. Protecting plant health, including through biosecurity, helps support people, farmers & the planet.👇

#HealthyAgeing is shaped by everyday habits. 🚶 Eating well, staying active, getting enough sleep, and staying socially connected can all support your health over time. Small changes today can make a difference as you age. 🧓✨

👉 Moderate #physicalactivity: you can talk, but not sing 👉 Vigorous: only a few words before catching your breath 🚴‍♂️ Leisure cycling = moderate 🏁 #GirodItalia cycling = vigorous Adults should aim for at least 150 min moderate or 75 min vigorous activity per week. ⏱️

@food_health_joy Indeed. Stick around this month for a series of posts about #HealthyAging. 😉✨️

@EUFIC Groundbreaking indeed. I believe It's not about adding years to our life, but adding life to our years. Understanding bioavailability and metabolic health is the ultimate flex in the aging game✨️

Ageing? Happens to all of us. Groundbreaking. How we age? That’s where things get interesting. Diet, movement & sleep all shape how long we stay healthy, not just how long we live. 👵🧓 Stick around for evidence-based tips this month on #HealthyAgeing “That’s all.” 💅

🧓 Our health as we age is shaped by more than personal choices. From daily habits to our environment and access to care, many factors play a role. Take a look at what influences health in older age 👇 #HealthyAgeing

#DYK that energy expenditure stays surprisingly stable through adulthood (20–60 years)? 😲 This suggests midlife weight gain may be influenced more by lifestyle & environment than by a sudden metabolic “crash,” & healthy habits can help shape how you age tomorrow! #HealthyAgeing

It's #WorldHandHygieneDay! 🧼 Clean hands are one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your health. From cooking to eating, good #handhygiene helps prevent the spread of germs and supports safer food for everyone. 👋

#MayThe4thBeWithYou! Small habits matter more than you think. Eating well, moving often, and staying engaged can support #HealthyAgeing over time. Begin, you must 💫

#WorldTunaDay is a reminder of the pressure overfishing puts on #tuna stocks and the communities that depend on them. 🐟 Choosing sustainably sourced tuna can support better managed fisheries and help protect ocean resources. 🌊 🌊 #ResponsibleSeaFood #MrGoodFish

“Harmful” doesn’t always mean “risky” 👀 Hazard is something that can cause harm. Risk is how likely it is to happen. 👉 Risk depends on exposure: how much, how often, how long & how severe Understanding this helps make sense of food safety. 👉 eufic.org/en/understandi…

That one study that “proves” your point? 👀 Tempting to use it as “proof”… but that may be cherry-picking. 🍒 👉 Highlighting what fits 👉 Ignoring what doesn’t The full body of evidence can tell a different story.

⏰ Heads up: this one's happening tomorrow. EUFIC's 2-hour, live, online training on how to segment audiences and tailor messages that actually resonate in food, nutrition & health #ScienceCommunication. Join for €85. Only a handful of seats left 👇 eufic.org/en/events/even…

How big should a study be? 👥 If a study sample is too small, results may not apply broadly. Large studies can detect very small differences, but not all are clinically meaningful. 👉 The right sample size depends on the question being asked.

Why do some nutrition messages just “click”? 🧠 We’re more likely to trust information that fits what we already believe. 👉 Recognising this helps us think more critically about what we trust and share. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x1Xqz

Today is #WorldVeterinaryDay 🌍🐾 Veterinarians play a key role beyond animal health, helping ensure the food we eat is safe. This is part of the #OneHealth approach, linking human, animal and environmental health. Learn more about the benefits of One Health: 👇

How strong is the evidence behind a claim?🔎 Not all research is equal, but it’s not just about ranking: 👉 Different designs answer different questions 👉 Strong conclusions come from the totality of evidence That’s how we interpret #nutrition information with confidence.