Continuing Education Resource Centre

• What prebiotics are and how they work
• Types and sources of prebiotics

• Definition breakdown of postbiotics, an emerging area of biotics research
• How postbiotics compare to prebiotics and probiotics

• What probiotics are and how they work

• The key differences between a nutrition claim and a health claim, with practical examples and an overview of conditions of use.
• The different categories of health claims, and the scope of the legislation governing their use.
• The implications of Article 12(c), including what it means for collaborations between health professionals and brands, and how to stay compliant.
• How the legislation applies in practice, illustrated through relevant, real-world case studies to help you apply the principles confidently.

Why It Matters:
Clear, compliant communication builds trust and safeguards your professional reputation. Join us to ensure you’re informed and ready to guide brands with integrity and impact.

This Webinar is BDA Approved until August 2026.

What are oats

The health benefits of wholegrain oats

Emerging science

Function and purpose of food additives

Regulation and safety evaluation

Types of food additives

• Epidemiological research
• Analysing the change in sweetness of the UK diet from 2008/9 to 2018/19

• Analyse sweetness research using current guidelines and evidence
• Craft effective responses to common sweetness questions
• Identify emerging trends and future directions in sweet taste research
• Outline strategies for enjoying sweetness in moderation within balanced diets

Main sources of caffeine

Typical amounts of caffeine found in foods and beverages

How caffeine affects the body

The current recommendations for caffeine consumption

• Functions of dietary fibre in the body
• Types and sources of fibre available in the diet
• Recommended intake of fibre
• Suggestions for ways to include more fibre in daily food choices