You may have seen or heard news items about Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, and wondered if it's something you need to be worried about. Our toxicology and nutrition experts answer the most commonly asked questions about Aspartame. 

Innovative partnerships to help teach healthy, lifelong habits to communities across Ireland.  

Campaign to encourage people to use a meat thermometer to take the guess work out cooking BBQ meats and turkey at Christmas.

Fun and engaging educational resources to teach young children about the importance of handwashing.

Five year public health campaign to encourage a healthy weight in children on the island of Ireland

Older adults have different nutrition needs. Nourishing your body with healthy food and staying active every day will help you to stay well. 

Your body needs plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, feel well and reduce the risk of constipation.

Fruit and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals and are low in calories and fat.

Starchy foods such as wholemeal bread, wholegrain and high-fibre cereals, rice, potatoes and pasta provide energy, fibre and B vitamins.

Dairy foods are important sources of protein, calcium and vitamins A, D and B.