Diet and nutrition: key references and evidence
References
WHO. European Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2015-2020. Geneva, Switzerland: WHO. 2015
Joint WHO/FAO. Diet, nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases. Geneva, Switzerland: WHO. 2003.
European Heart Network. Food, nutrition and disease prevention in the European Union. Brussels: EHN, 2002.
Doll R, Peto R. The causes of cancer: quantitative estimates of avoidable risks of cancer in the United States today. Journal of the National Cancer Institute 1981;66:1191-1308.
Health Education Authority. Nutritional aspects of the development of cancer ~(briefing paper). London: HEA, 1999.
Effectiveness evidence
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Public Health Scotland: Reducing Health Inequalities
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
Cochrane Library: Browse by topic
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Evidence services: Evidence search
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidance: Find guidance
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)
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