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High fructose corn syrup in food and drinks has long been linked to rising rates of child and teen obesity. New evidence suggests it increases the risks of opioid addiction and overdose too.
To fight against obesity, a huge issue in Asia, governments must promote lifestyle changes through education and improve access to healthy foods.
From broken limbs to blood tests, hospital visits can cause unnecessary pain for children. An emergency care pediatrician offers seven easy strategies for parents to lessen this pain.
Dried and frozen fruit contain more sugar than their fresh equivalents. So, why do we think they’re healthy?
We know we need to cut back on sugar, and focussing on eating more whole foods can help change our desire for sweetness.
Unhealthy food corporations use various tactics to undermine public health policies aimed at tackling the scourge of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and obesity.
Bombarded with unhealthy offerings by the food industry, we blame and shame ourselves for gaining weight. But is it really our fault, or are we being “entrapped?”
New research sheds more light on the link between sugar and mood disorders.
The evidence against low-calorie sweeteners is mounting. But that doesn’t mean natural sugar is better.
Knowing exactly what to eat and avoid to beat type 2 diabetes can be confusing. More protein? Less carbs? More wholegrains?
It is our view vitamin “gummies” that contain food acids, and have a high sugar content, are not medicines consumers need and their sale should be prohibited on public health grounds.
Artificial sweeteners used in diet sodas and other low-calorie foods can actually contribute to weight gain and type 2 diabetes. The more you use, the higher the risk.
It’s all about what you do after you indulge.
Fructose may be a food ‘baddie’ if you’re a couch potato. But for sportspeople, it’s a godsend.
Body weight is a complex issue and going after one culprit is not enough.
Rats were less able to find food after only three days on a diet high in sugar and saturated fat. So could a bad diet also be affect the human brain?
The discovery by researchers at Yale University that the brain is capable of converting glucose into fructose may lead to changes in how we target neurological complications in diabetes.
If you’ve ever tried to cut back on sugar, you may have realised how incredibly difficult it is. This leads to the question: can you be addicted to sugar?
The holiday season has become a jet-fuelled boost of over-indulgence on an already excessive culture of over-consumption. But there are ways to avoid it.
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Associate Professor in Biology and Biomedical Science, Aston University
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Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
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Lead for Evidence-Based Medicine and Nutrition, Aston Medical School, Aston University
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Accredited Practising Dietitian; Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, Flinders University
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Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond
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Chris Forbes-Ewan is a Friend of The Conversation.
Retired nutritionist, Defence Science and Technology Organisation
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Associate Professor of Health and Wellness Studies, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Senior lecturer, University of Adelaide
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Senior Visiting Fellow, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Associate professor, University of California, Merced
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Professor and Programme Director, SA MRC Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science - PRICELESS SA (Priority Cost Effective Lessons in Systems Strengthening South Africa), University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor in Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Canberra
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Research Fellow, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Deakin University
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Clinical Endocrinologist & Associate Lecturer, University of the Witwatersrand
