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A lot of money is spent by food producers and retailers to try and influence the type of food we buy and eat. But what can be done to encourage healthier choices?
We need to eat a healthy diet, do some exercise and avoid stress rather than blame saturated fat for heart disease, says a recent editorial. But does the evidence stack up?
Junk food versus healthy food – why are we always blaming consumers for ‘bad’ food choices?
Thinking about trying for a baby? Then now is the time for you and your partner to “spring clean” your food and lifestyle habits.
Recently revised guidelines on mercury in seafood suggest cutting bait on some fish but making sure you eat other types. Then there are omega-3s to consider. Here are some tips to help you choose.
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?
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Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Dean of Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia
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Clinical Dietitian, University of Virginia
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Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey
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PhD Candidate in Neuroscience, University of Sussex
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Public Health Researcher, Liverpool John Moores University
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Professor of Nutritional Epidemiology, University of Southampton
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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
