Helping Aussies say ‘no’ to excess salt
March 11, 2021
Nutrition experts at IPAN are working on ways to reduce salt consumption and improve population...
Ultra-processed foods are linked to obesity in Australia
March 11, 2021
Have you ever heard about the term ‘ultra-processed’ foods? Perhaps not, but you are likely...
Red and processed meat harms our health and the planet – so why haven’t we seen any political action taken?
February 25, 2021
Have you ever wondered how policies get prioritised and implemented? We see a problem in...
The nutrition transition – understanding the diets of Iranian adults
February 11, 2021
Diets in Iran Similar to other parts of the world, chronic diseases are increasing in...
Eat sustainably and help yourself, your wallet and the planet
January 28, 2021
Did you know that an environmentally sustainable diet can be good not only for your...
Are packaged toddler foods just ‘junk food’ in disguise?
January 14, 2021
Anyone who has taken a look at the baby aisle at the supermarket recently will...
Is the sky the limit to what we can eat? Exploring apartment living and food practices.
December 9, 2020
Most Australians do not consume a diet that complies with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, resulting...
Web-based Interventions to Support Dietary Change in People with Type 2 Diabetes
November 14, 2020
Diet is essential for the management of type 2 diabetes. It helps people lower and...
How healthy are new food products targeted to children?
November 5, 2020
This blog post has been contribute by Danielle Azzopardi. After 15 years of...
The importance of calcium intake for bone development during childhood and adolescence
October 20, 2020
Our next blog is from Kristine Slatten. Kristine Slatten is studying the Master of Nutrition and...
Community and emergency food aid are a challenge for chronic food insecurity
October 16, 2020
New research led by Dr Fiona McKay from the School of Health and Social Development...
Working towards a national approach to healthy eating in childcare
October 13, 2020
Young Australian children may not be getting the right balance of healthy food at...