Archive: Dietetics (adults)

Why do we need iron? Iron is essential for making haemoglobin, a substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen around the body. Iron also plays an important role...

Everyone should be encouraged to exercise, and having diabetes should not stop you from taking up an activity or exercise you enjoy. All exercise will cause an increase in...

Why do we need calcium? Calcium is needed in our bodies to perform a variety of functions. Most of our calcium is stored in our bones and teeth. Calcium...