The effects of Aussie kids being exposed to food and beverage advertising
Most of us strive to be the healthiest versions of ourselves, but more importantly, parents want their kids to be the healthiest versions of themselves. The media plays a crucial role in… Read More
No country fully compliant with breastfeeding recommendations
A global scorecard that analysed economic and societal factors that influence breastfeeding has shown no country in the world is fully compliant in delivering policies and programs that support and promote the practice.… Read More
Time for Australia’s Vending Machines to Change for the Better
Admit it: some days are so dire and exhausting that squished up bananas or broken rice crackers just aren’t going to cut it for an afternoon pick-me-up. Often times, we’re faced with the tough decision of waiting out… Read More
Policy vs Agency: Taxing Sugar in Australia
Visualising a typical Australian kitchen is usually accompanied by images of our favourite foods and dietary traditions. But as part of these dietary traditions, how often do we think about the impact of sugar in our… Read More
Vitamin D – a free pass for some fun in the sun?
As I sit here dressed in a jumper and ugg boots (yes, in Queensland, and yes because it’s cold … ish), I thought it would be timely to talk about vitamin D,… Read More
Malnutrition in Australian Hospitals
Malnutrition is a real and prominent problem within our hospital system, with approximately 40% of patients affected in Australia and Internationally.[1]Barker LA, Gout BS, Crowe TC. Hospital malnutrition: prevalence, identification and impact… Read More
Women’s nutrition now
Improving the nutrition of women and girls has the potential to impact so many lives, not just the life of a single woman, but of those she cares for and ultimately those… Read More
The double burden of malnutrition
Living in Vietnam I frequently hear tourists remark on how healthy the South East Asian diet seems and how there appears to be very few overweight locals. This is a common misconception;… Read More
Nutrition grad to the World Bank: We chat to an International public health nutritionist
Life after graduation is a little scary – we get it. We’re bringing you the stories of nutrition graduates who have taken the path less trodden to show the exciting possibilities available… Read More
Explaining the unexplainable: French paradox
The French are famous for their habit of indulging in an abundance of baguettes, cheese and wine. In other words, utterly defying a commonly accepted principle of healthy eating: reduce intake of saturated… Read More
