Iron deficiency affects more than one in ten Australian women before they reach menopause. Better dietary choices can be part of the solution.
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Scurvy is a historical disease caused by severe and chronic deficiency of vitamin C. Its recent reemergence is a poor reflection of the nation’s diet.
Headlines screaming that aged cheese could be an aid to better ageing were based on a paper that didn’t test the effects of cheese on ageing.
The mystery of the yo-yo dieting effect has finally been solved.
We know all about World War I’s terrible conditions, tactics, tear gas. But what about the teeth?
As obesity has become a health concern globally, weight loss information has proliferated – with questionable effects on its prevalence.
Having a bit of a tummy might not be the end of the world for men after all.
A prominent new paper reflects growing global sentiment amongst scientists and dieticians to review advice relating to the types of dietary fats we should consume for optimal health.
Being a “locavore” means choosing food that is grown locally, and is one way that you can play a role in feeding more people in a rapidly changing world.
When the Normans conquered England, they brought their continental tastes with them.
When we can’t lose weight, we tend to want to blame something outside our control. Could it be related to the mictobiota – the bacteria and other organisms – that colonise your gut?
Since Mexico introduced a 10% “tax” on sugar-sweetened beverages in 2014, global political momentum for this form of fiscal policy has been building. Societal interest and support have also grown. Taking…
Childhood obesity is increasing and is most common for children living in disadvantage. But it’s preventable if we begin from the start of life.
High blood pressure can be treated or prevented. Eating oats, fruit and vegetables – and beetroot, in particular – helps. So does avoiding salt, liquorice, caffeine and alcohol.
Humans have eaten insects for centuries, but western diets seem to have lost the taste for them.
In a warming world with a growing population and dwindling resources, we can no longer afford to eat food that’s bad for both our health and the environment.
It is easy to fall into the trap of giving people you love lots of ultra-processed, high kilojoule, nutrient-poor foods because they like them. But immediate pleasure comes at a cost.
Children are still being sent to school with a lunch box full of junk food.
It may not be burgers for breakfast, but the diets that have launched some big online careers aren’t as healthy as you might think.
Even for those on statins, a healthy Mediterranean eating pattern has been shown to bring extra benefits.
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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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Former Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, King's College London
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Programme Lead Nutrition and Health, Edge Hill University
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Associate Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, University of Wollongong
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Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney
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Personal Chair in Nutrition, The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
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Senior Visiting Fellow, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW Sydney
