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Kiwi research leads to appetite-suppressing pill launch in NZ and USA – In the News
Years of study at Plant and Food Research has led to the development of an appetite-suppressing pill which has just […]
Continue readingHigh carb diet linked to poorer health – Expert Reaction
People with high carb diets are more likely to have poor health than people with high fat diets, according to […]
Continue readingChildcare lunches don’t meet nutrition guidelines – In the News
More than half of three and four-year-old children in Auckland and Waikato attend early childhood centres where food is provided […]
Continue readingSugar, diet and obesity – In the News
Kiwi scientists have been featured prominently in the media over the weekend discussing healthy diets and the role of sugar […]
Continue readingPotential bowel cancer benefit of fish oils – Expert reaction
A diet high in fatty acids from oily fish might reduce the risk of dying from bowel cancer, but experts […]
Continue readingCall for lower salt consumption – In the news
If we are to meet a sodium reduction target by 2025, New Zealanders will have to reduce the salt in […]
Continue readingLifestyle factors drive global stroke cost – Expert reaction
Over 90 percent of the death and disability caused by stroke is linked to modifiable risk factors, finds a new […]
Continue readingLow-carb, high fat diet advice questioned – Expert reaction
Experts are questioning the findings of a new report from UK health charities that has called for an overhaul of […]
Continue readingHealth Star Rating labels – Expert Reaction
The Government has this week launched the public awareness campaign for the new Health Star Rating front-of-pack labelling, aiming to […]
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