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Preventing peanut allergy: Should we introduce peanut early in infants?

Our next blog is by Sandra Brastein, who is currently completing a Master of Human...

Can text messaging improve dietary behaviour in people with type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases worldwide and...

Should older adults eat nuts? In a nutshell, yes.

Globally, humans are living longer than ever before. However, older adults are at increased risk...

When volunteering becomes a PhD opportunity: a collaboration with OzHarvest   

This blog has been contributed by PhD candidate Fay Karpouzis, who is undertaking her PhD,...

How do multiple energy balance behaviours influence obesity in school-aged children?

Currently, a quarter of Australia’s young children are estimated to experience overweight and obesity. This...

Warm and open communication: how authoritative parents improve kid’s diets

Around 1 in 4 pre-school aged (2-5 years) children are overweight or obese in Australia....

Personalised nutrition is trendy, but can it help us eat less junk food?

A new study has shown that advances in personalised nutrition can improve the diets of...

Communities of Practice – working together in public health

Our next student blog has been contributed by – Deakin Master of Dietetics students Della...

How do children’s abilities to self-regulate their food intakes change as they age?

Children get better at self-regulating their behaviours, thoughts and emotions as they grow up –...

Personal factors influence the diet quality of young adults

Late-night, greasy kebabs after a big night out? A sneaky chocolate bar and strawberry milk...

Can what you eat reduce your risk of liver cancer?

Liver cancer is the seventh leading cause of cancer deaths in Australia and unfortunately, it’s...

Can vitamin C be used to fight type 2 diabetes?

Around 1.7 million Australians have diabetes, with type 2 diabetes accounting for 85-90 per cent...

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