Cyprus dietitians define food security and issue nutrition guidance

The professional dietetics body published positions on food security and public diet, alongside independent commentary on yogurt whey.

Vera Castillo

Food is Medicine Writer

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The Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists of Cyprus has outlined formal criteria for food security and issued public nutrition recommendations.^[1] The association stated food security includes quality, accessibility, safety, fair distribution and sustainability. It noted the concept is not limited only to food quantity.^[1] For people in Cyprus, the association recommended following the Mediterranean diet.^[2] For all people over age ten, the body advised consuming at least 400g of fruit and vegetables each day, using plant-based proteins, choosing local seasonal produce, and limiting salt to under 5g daily.^[3] Carmen Ferrer, a professor of Food Safety and Food Sciences, stated on 18 October 2026 that the liquid whey found on top of yogurt should not be discarded. Ferrer noted this layer contains valuable nutrients.^[4]

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The Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists of Cyprus stated that food security includes quality, accessibility, safety, fair distribution and sustainability, not just food quantity. · cyprus-mail.com
The Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists of Cyprus recommended that people in Cyprus follow the Mediterranean diet. · cyprus-mail.com
The Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists of Cyprus advised that people over age ten consume at least 400g of fruit and vegetables daily, use plant-based proteins, choose local seasonal produce, and limit salt to under 5g per day. · cyprus-mail.com
Carmen Ferrer, a professor of Food Safety and Food Sciences, stated on 2026-10-18 that the liquid whey found on top of yogurt should not be discarded because it contains valuable nutrients. · ABC.esSpain

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