There are renewed calls this week for the Australian government to implement a range of measures aimed at improving our diets. These include restrictions on junk food advertising, improvements to food labeling, and a levy ...
Jul 5, 2024
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Pacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as they battle a non-communicable disease crisis, a New Zealand study shows.
Jan 31, 2024
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Scientists are studying the genetic, social and dietary factors influencing child obesity.
Dec 11, 2013
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Poor, undemocratic nations are slow to instate policies on tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy foods, say researchers.
Nov 5, 2021
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Recent research suggests that the psychological consequences of being in a disadvantaged position in society may stimulate appetite and increase eating regardless of one's ability to access healthier foods. These findings, ...
Jul 10, 2019
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They're called the "drunchies," or drunk munchies. It's the desire one has to eat salty, fatty, unhealthy foods during or after a night of heavy drinking.
Aug 7, 2018
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When you next pop into a café for a snack or lunch, you may not be aware of how your food choice is influenced by the appearance of the waitress or waiter.
Jun 15, 2018
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Using the Nutrition Facts labels to make food choices is significantly associated with healthy eating among 8th and 11th grade students in Texas, although the proportion of students using nutrition labels to make their food ...
Feb 6, 2024
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Unhealthy food causes obesity, diabetes and heart problems and costs society money. But who is responsible? Consumers who overeat or use too much fat, salt and sugar? Or producers who make all of that unhealthy food and market ...
Dec 17, 2014
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The current obesity epidemic is so grave that 2.7 billion people—nearly a third of the world's population—are estimated to be obese by 2025, making the branding and marketing of foods that are high in salt, sugar, and ...
Jul 5, 2016
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