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Every Christmas the safefood helpline bells ring to the sound of some frequently asked questions.

The START campaign is all about helping families make healthy changes in their lives, and about listening to parents' questions and concerns. In these talks we bring parents together with experts in child psychology and nutrition to have a conversation about the challenges parents face and to answer their questions.

Our research shows that one 500ml energy drink can contain up to 14 level teaspoons of sugar or the equivalent of 3 cups of espresso. Use our checker to find out the sugar and caffeine content in popular energy drinks. 

While plain water and milk are the most suitable drinks for children, if choosing other drinks, ideally choose no added or low-sugar options.

We've all been there – that sudden, intense craving for a specific food, whether it's sweet or savory. Food cravings are a common experience, and there can be many reasons behind them.

Section 22 of the Protected Disclosure Act 2014 requires the publication of a report each year relating to the number of protected disclosures made in the preceding year and for the publication of information with regard to any actions taken in response to protected disclosures made.

Ceanglaítear le halt 22 den Acht um Nochtadh Cosanta, 2014, go bhfoilseofaí tuarascáil gach bliain maidir leis an líon nochtaí cosanta a rinneadh sa bhliain roimhe agus go bhfoilseofaí freisin faisnéis maidir le haon ghníomhartha a rinneadh i leith na nochtaí cosanta a rinneadh.

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.