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Finland proposes a doubling of Vit D dose for elderly

By Jane Byrne

In recommendations published by Finland’s National Nutrition Council last week, the intake level of vitamin D for people over 60 years of age should be 20 micrograms (mcg) per day, double the current levels of 10mcg daily for this age group.

Slimmer cans could lead to bigger waistlines

By Guy Montague-Jones

Soft drink makers could end up swallowing a £10m bill for no good reason by embracing the Food Standards Agency (FSA) recommendations for new slim-line 250ml drinks.