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Do we subconsciously eat what our body needs?

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Press release issued: 26 July 2022

A study by researchers in the Nutrition and Behaviour Unit at the University of Bristol, found humans have nutritional intelligence. Some people choose foods which meet their needs for vitamins and minerals, and consume smaller portions of high-calorie foods.

Research by the School's Nutrition and Behaviour Unit has recently been highlighted in BBC News. The new research has examined whether there's truth to the notion that we adjust our diet to top up necessary nutrients.

 

Bristol University’s Prof. Jeff Brunstrom has carried out several studies investigating the concept of nutritional intelligence – the idea that humans innately choose food based on how it will benefit them. While the research is in its infancy, in future he says it could help people improve their diet and health. 

 

Full details can be found on the BBC's website

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