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04 May Comparison of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight and cardiovascular risk factor reduction in adults: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials

Posted at 14:34h in Research by Kim Tucker

This systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials showed that most macronutrient diets, over six months, result in modest weight loss and substantial improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, particularly blood pressure. However, at 12 months the effects on weight reduction and improvements in cardiovascular risk...

04 May Dietary fibre and whole grains in diabetes management: Systematic review and meta-analyses

Posted at 14:06h in Research by Kim Tucker

This systematic review found high-fibre diets are a key aspect of diabetes management recommending up to 35 grams of fibre daily....

04 May Change in drink purchases in 16 Australian recreation centres following a sugar-sweetened beverage reduction initiative: an observational study

Posted at 13:53h in Research by Kim Tucker

This observational study looked at the change in drink purchases in 16 Australian recreation centres following a sugar-sweetened beverage reduction initiative. The conclusion suggests this type of health promotion is feasible in other areas, however, complementary strategies should be considered as well to encourage customers...

04 May Kai and COVID-19

Posted at 13:47h in Healthy Education, Food Security by Kim Tucker

Dr Geoff Kira says' there are a few ways in which we can improve the situation for whānau during the COVID-19 pandemic and they all just happen to celebrate our culture.'...

04 May Covid-19 has thrown food insecurity into sharp relief. Let’s use it as an opportunity

Posted at 13:44h in Healthy Education, Food Security by Kim Tucker

Chris Farrelly of the Auckland City Mission recommends we use this time in COVID-19 as an opportunity to address food security....

23 Apr Most diets lead to weight loss and lower blood pressure, but effects largely disappear after a year

Posted at 11:30h in Research by Kim Tucker

This research compared the of dietary macronutrient patterns of 14 popular named dietary programmes for weight and cardiovascular risk factor reduction in adults. The results over six months showed modest weight loss and substantial improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, particularly blood pressure. At 12 months the effects...

23 Apr Women’s lifestyle changes, even in middle age, may reduce future stroke risk

Posted at 11:25h in Research by Kim Tucker

Middle age may not be too late for women to substantially reduce their stroke risk by not smoking, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight and making healthy food choices, according to new research published today in Stroke, a journal of the American Stroke Association, a division...

23 Apr Less sleep in children who use devices before bed and who choose their own bedtimes

Posted at 11:21h in Research by Kim Tucker

Intermediate school-aged children who use a device just before bedtime and decide what time they go to sleep, achieve less sleep and feel more sleepier the following day than their peers. ...

23 Apr 2020 Aotearoa Bike Challenge

Posted at 11:16h in Healthy Environments by Kim Tucker

This year’s Aotearoa Bike Challenge, held in February, has seen record participation with more than 24,500 people from over 2,450 organisations taking part, including over 4,950 new riders....

23 Apr Dietary fibre and whole grains in diabetes management: Systematic review and meta-analyses

Posted at 11:14h in Research by Kim Tucker

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis, co-authored Jim Mann, showed that high-fibre diets are a key aspect of diabetes management. An increase of 15 grams per day, which could be achieved through replacing refined grains with whole grains, would improve glycaemic control and reduce premature mortality...

Author: Kim Tucker