Nutrition and Hydration
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To the Bone: creating eating disorder awareness or doing harm? HealthTimes - 20-07-2017
Joanna Doley, La
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Calls for cartoon characters to be removed from 'junk food' packaging AAP - 27-06-2017
A survey of 186 packaged foods using cartoons to attract kids has found half are classified unhealthy because they either contain too much sugar, fat or salt.
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Coconut oil increases LDL cholesterol AAP - 26-06-2017
Coconut oil raises cholesterol just like other saturated fats do, warns the American Heart Foundation. The health benefits of coconut oil have
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Eggs increased growth and reduced stunting for babies AAP - 09-06-2017
New US research has shown eggs can boost babies' growth and prevent stunting and Australian parents are recommended to introduced eggs by the age of six months.
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Australian researchers are leading a study of 'time-restricted' eating AAP - 02-06-2017
In today's modern society, where people eat food and work around the clock, the concept of 'time-restricted' eating has been gaining traction among scientists.
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There's been a three-fold increase in hospital admissions for weight loss surgery AAP - 08-08-2017
The number of hospital admissions for weight loss surgery has more than tripled in the past decade as more Australians become morbidly obese.
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There's a link between a father's vitamin D intake and a child's height and weight AAP - 19-05-2017
An Irish study has found an association between fathers' vitamin D intake before conception and their child's height and weight. What
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Weight loss surgery an option for obese kids AAP - 08-06-2017
Doctors are being urged to put weight loss surgery for children on the medical profession's agenda. Weight loss surgery on a child may
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Olympic gold medallist has found low carb, high fat diets can impair performance AAP - 11-05-2017
An Australian study of elite walkers, including Olympic gold medallist Jarred Talent, has found low carb, high fat diets can impair performance.
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Sweet tooth can be blamed on a hormone produced by the liver AAP - 03-05-2017
Scientists have found that a hormone secreted by the liver after eating sugary
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Yoghurt - desserts in disguise not a healthy snack AAP - 27-04-2017
A survey of commonly sold flavoured yoghurts has found they can contain as much sugar as ice cream. Some flavoured yoghurts
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Childhood obesity is influenced by different factors AAP - 11-04-2017
A new study suggests childhood obesity
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Call to increase Omega-3 fatty acids HealthTimes - 28-03-2017
About 8 in 10 Australians may not be getting enough long-chain omega-3 acids in their diets, putting them at risk of health issues, including cardiovascular disease, depression
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Australian study revealed high levels of salt hidden in food staple bread AAP - 21-03-2017
There are concerns many Australians are consuming risky
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Fruit and vegetables linked to reduce psychological stress among middle age AAP - 16-03-2017
Five to seven daily serves of fruit and vegetables has been linked to a lower incidence of psychological stress among the over 45s. The more
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A nutritional kit may reduce risk of post-natal depression AAP - 15-03-2017
A new study has shown the important role dietary supplements can play in helping to reduce a mum's risk of developing post-natal depression.
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Children's poor diet linked to fatty liver AAP - 06-03-2017
The sugar intake of children must be reduced if we want to reduce the burden of fatty liver disease, says cardiologist Dr Ross Walker. The
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Study shows fruit and vegetables are good for the lungs AAP - 24-02-2017
New research has found an association between a diet rich in fruit and vegetables and a reduced risk of chronic lung disease among former and current smokers.
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Children exposed to unhealthy food ads on TV AAP - 15-02-2017
Kids on average see three unhealthy food ads for every hour they watch TV during peak viewing times. The food industry has rejected claims
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Why the government should tax unhealthy foods and subsidise nutritious ones HealthTimes - 15-02-2017
Linda Cobiac, University
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