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A recent study reported a high consumption of dairy products was associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. But breaking down the results shows there’s no reason for men to give up dairy.
Americans eat more meat on average than citizens of any other nation, but new survey findings show that plant-based meat products are winning fans across the US.
Scurvy cases in England have more than doubled in the past ten years. But malnutrition rates have more than tripled.
Shoppers struggle to make sense of food labels – and aren’t always sure what they’re eating.
Australian supermarkets and fast food chains will soon be stocking a homegrown meat alternative that tastes and feels like meat and even sizzles on the barbecue.
The world is coming round to meat alternatives, but we need to speed the process up for the sake of the environment.
Delivering the extra protein older people need via biscuits could be a simple and effective way to help guard against muscle loss in ageing.
A review of research related to diversity in diet found studies repeatedly show that eating a wide variety of foods improves health and wellbeing.
Expert looks at latest diet trend which claims ‘resetting’ your hormones is the key to losing stubborn weight.
Societal pressures make it hard for people living in low-income areas to change their ways.
What science says about how to lose weight and whether you really need to
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A professor in nutrition and dietetics explains.
Most people know that a poor diet can lead to heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. Few are aware that it can also cause blindness.
Diets like mono, charcoal detox, Noom, time-restricted feeding and Fast800 are growing in popularity. Here’s what the evidence says about them.
Targeting kids with a weight loss app could perpetuate body image issues and lead to disordered eating. Yes, childhood obesity is a problem – but we must tread carefully when delivering solutions.
There are plenty of barriers, but if we really want to we can feed the world on plant protein (largely from legumes).
Many chronic diseases increase our risk of Alzheimer’s disease. This link between our bodies and our brains means certain healthy choices could protect our cognitive function.
An enzyme called TOR could hold the secret to a longer, healthier life.
Salt consumption in China is among the highest in the world.
A study found that grocery shoppers who could change their orders were more likely to swap produce for junk food than the other way around.
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Visiting Academic, Aston Medical School, Aston University
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Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, King's College London
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Associate Professor, Deakin University
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Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Innovation - School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Former Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, King's College London
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Programme Lead Nutrition and Health, Edge Hill University
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Personal Chair in Nutrition, The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
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Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Associate Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong
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Senior Visiting Fellow, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney
