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22 Sep Changes in food behaviours, diet and health during COVID-19 Webinar

Posted at 09:24h by Kim Tucker

Latest insights from: Professor Eugeni Roura from the University of Queensland Dr Janet Franklin & Dr. Jessica Swinbourne from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Mr. Mark Boulet from BehaviourWorks, Monash Sustainable Development Institute Dr. Sarah Berry from King’s College Dr Emily Brindal from CSIRO

22 Sep Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe 2020 – Online

Posted at 09:16h by Kim Tucker

This year’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe has transitioned into an online event so that we can continue to share insights and present new research findings on this important sector. The Interactive Broadcast Series will detail how the market is changing and understand the...

17 Sep Fresh, delicious 5+ A Day recipes for one Recipe Book

Posted at 11:19h in Resources, Healthy Community by Kim Tucker

This book helps solo cooks eat 5+ A Day every day. It includes a weekly menu, shopping list and recipes. . Download book

17 Sep Does labelling of healthy foods on menus using symbols promote better choices at the point-of-purchase?

Posted at 11:13h in Research, Resources by Kim Tucker

This research study examined whether symbols on university food outlet menus identifying healthier options would increase their sales; and consumer’s awareness of these symbols, purchasing factors and barriers to eating healthy foods. It concluded identifying healthier options with a symbol at the point of purchase...

17 Sep Tips on setting boundaries at work

Posted at 11:08h in Resources, Healthy Workplace by Kim Tucker

Many of us will have been in a situation at work where we’ve felt uncomfortable or wanted to say ‘no’ – perhaps it’s a task you just can’t take on or an approach to working that you’re unhappy with. Read article

17 Sep Bee City Canada

Posted at 11:05h in Resources, Healthy Environments by Kim Tucker

Bee City Canada, a non-profit organisation which recognises municipalities and First Nations for their efforts in protecting and maintaining pollinator habitats through community programming. Visit Website

17 Sep Taeao Malama – Alcohol use among Pacific peoples

Posted at 10:50h in Resources, Healthy Community by Kim Tucker

This report provides an updated overview of alcohol use by Pacific peoples and looks at drinking patterns and attitudes in various Pacific sub-populations. Pooled data from two national surveys were analysed: the Ministry of Health’s New Zealand Health Survey, and the Health Promotion Agency’s Attitudes and Behaviour towards Alcohol...

17 Sep Overweight and obesity among Australian children and adolescents

Posted at 10:47h in Resources, Healthy babies and children, Healthy Community by Kim Tucker

Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is a major public health issue in Australia—it is associated with poorer health and wellbeing, worse performance at school, increased health-care costs, and an increased risk of overweight and obesity in adulthood. Reducing and preventing overweight and obesity...

17 Sep Behind the hype: Sugar

Posted at 10:01h in Research, Resources by Kim Tucker

There is widespread confusion around the different types and sources of dietary sugar. At the same time, there are serious health concerns linked to eating too much sugar, including tooth decay and excess weight gain1,2. Excess body weight is linked to an increased risk of...

17 Sep Behind the hype: Low-carbohydrate high-fat diets

Posted at 09:53h in Research, Resources by Kim Tucker

There is widespread public confusion about the optimal balance of fats, carbohydrates, and protein for a healthy diet. In particular, media stories have suggested low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets are linked to weight loss and improved health

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