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ALL YOUR NUTRITION QUESTIONS
Q. My husband loves meat. Is it healthy to eat it every day?
A. He could safely eat up to 500g of meat a week — the same as three medium steaks, or 50g a day of processed meats like burgers, sausages or bacon — that's three bacon rashers or one sausage. More than this increases the risk of bowel cancer, according to the World Cancer Research Fund.
Q. Are artificial sweeteners bad for children?
Artificial sweeteners don't cause decay in children's teeth but they do encourage sweet tastes, which can lead to obesity. The Government says sweeteners are safe, but some scientists think high intakes may be linked to brain tumours and migraines.
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