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What's That You're Eating?

The human body needs fuel to work. A look at how our body responds to food

World Service,6 episodes

Episodes

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Nutrition Around the World
What balance of foods should people eat to stay healthy?
20 Feb 1997,13 mins
Carbohydrates and Fats
Energy foods: certain foods are better at providing fuel for energy
20 Feb 1997,13 mins
Protein
Every cell in the body needs protein for repair and replacement
22 Feb 1997,13 mins
Vitamins and Minerals
You can’t see, smell or taste them, but micro-nutrients facilitate your body's chemistry
26 Feb 1997,13 mins
Advice on Dairy and Vitamins
Expert panellists answer listener questions
24 Apr 1997,13 mins
Can Food Make Us More Intelligent?
Does food alter your behaviour or intelligence?
24 Apr 1997,13 mins