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IARC review on red & processed meat – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 28 October 201528 October 2015

The release of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)’s review of meat and cancer risk has  dominated the […]

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Ultra-processed foods prevalent & unhealthy – research

In the News  |  Published: 30 July 201528 March 2016

The most processed packaged foods are also the least healthy, according to new research examining hundreds of products sold in […]

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Food taxes and subsidies change diets, save lives – study

In the News  |  Published: 09 July 201528 March 2016

Health-related food taxes and subsidies could improve diets and reduce deaths from diet related disease in New Zealand, according to […]

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Too much food driving obesity epidemic

In the News  |  Published: 01 July 201528 March 2016

Too much energy-dense food is driving the obesity epidemic in high income countries like New Zealand, say the authors of […]

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Chocolate linked to lower heart attack and stroke risk – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 June 201516 June 2015

A large new study has added weight to claims that there are cardiovascular benefits to eating chocolate. But – before […]

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Sugar, carbohydrates, exercise and obesity – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 April 201528 March 2016

US and South African scientists question whether we can overcome an unhealthy diet through exercise alone. In an editorial in the British […]

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Sugar & dental health – TVNZ Sunday

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 09 March 201528 March 2016

Nelson Dentist Rob Beaglehole’s campaign against sugar-sweetened beverages is the focus of a segment on TVNZ’s Sunday current affairs show. […]

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Peanuts linked to lower heart disease deaths – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 03 March 201505 March 2015

Eating more peanuts is associated with a reduced risk of early death, especially from heart disease, according to a new […]

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Dietary fat recommendations – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 February 201513 February 2015

A research review published in the journal Open Heart claims that decades-old recommendations on dietary fat intake in the UK and US are completely unfounded. […]

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Fat review re-ignites debate on NZ diet advice

In the News  |  Published: 12 February 201528 March 2016

A research review published in the journal Open Heart claims that decades-old recommendations on dietary fat intake in the UK and US are completely unfounded, sparking […]

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