The Food Compass system scores foods based on variables like the amounts of refined grains and sugars, processing and healthful ingredients. People who ate better-scoring foods had better overall health.
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A researcher at Tufts University near Boston discovered an old book full of research on starvation written by Jewish doctors imprisoned in the Warsaw Ghetto.
Encouraging your child to ‘eat a rainbow’ is backed by the evidence and can start more well-rounded and positive conversations with them about foods.
Nearly two-thirds of suburbs in one major part of Sydney have no food stores at all. And in those that do, unhealthy food outlets outnumber healthy ones by more than six to one.
Rapid increases in food prices due to inflation mean many Canadians may be making different food choices. Here are the possible short- and long-term effects of that, and some ways to save money.
Low carb diets are popular and pasta is often in the firing line for those who think it might contribute to weight gain. But your favourite dinner is being unfairly maligned!
Nutritionists pick out the most effective intermittent fasting diets based on the latest science.
Some healthy habits to adopt over the festive period.
Don’t underestimate the nutritional punch this diminutive cabbage packs.
You want to look as if you’ve put in a bit of effort, but don’t want to blow the budget. Here are some top tips of what to take to Christmas.
Children who need help most tend to experience adversity throughout childhood. That continuing adversity muffles the benefit of improved early nutrition.
A country of plenty like Australia should be able to ensure no one is denied their right to adequate food. But food insecurity is on the rise, and we aren’t even properly monitoring the problem.
Health claims for chlorophyll water are all over TikTok. We looked at the evidence to see what stacked up.
Most of us know we should eat different coloured fruits and vegetables, but do you know why?
Inflation is driving up food prices and could have a severe impact on the health of Canadians. When the cost of food increases, it restricts the availability of nutritious foods for low-income people.
‘Free sugars’ should only make up 10% of children’s diets. But Australian toddlers are eating 11% sugar on average.
Not all fruit and vegetables need to be peeled. In fact, a lot of nutrients are lost when we peel them.
Research suggests a meal prepared onsite is likely to be the most achievable way of rolling out school lunches in Australia.
From curbside pick-up to online delivery, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on how we consume food. But will those impacts be permanent?
Despite the impact of flooding on food security, it is not recognised as a threat by policymakers.
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Visiting Academic, Aston Medical School, Aston University
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Innovation - School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Associate Professor, Deakin University
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Senior Visiting Fellow, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Programme Lead Nutrition and Health, Edge Hill University
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Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, King's College London
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Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
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Adjunct lecturer and nutritionist, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor in Biology and Biomedical Science, Aston University
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Associate Professor, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne
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NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University
