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Gradual vs. rapid weight loss – Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 October 201428 March 2016

Contrary to current dietary recommendations, slow and steady weight loss does not reduce the amount or rate of weight regain […]

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Any diet works, if it’s one you can stick to

In the News  |  Published: 04 September 201428 March 2016

A new study comparing the outcomes of popular diets, such as Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and the Atkins Diet among others, […]

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Health Star Rating food labelling – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 June 201428 March 2016

A new voluntary food labelling system aims to give Australian and New Zealand consumers greater insight in the nutritional value […]

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Dietary protein, health and mortality – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 05 March 201405 March 2014

Two separate studies published in the journal Cell Metabolism each suggest that low protein intake may play a key role […]

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Plants in our diet unlikely to regulate genes – study

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 02 July 2013

In the latest twist in the recent scientific discussion over whether double stranded RNA from plants in our diet can interfere […]

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Peppers preventing Parkinson’s? – Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 May 201313 May 2013

New research suggests that edible sources of nicotine may provide a protective effect against Parkinson’s disease. But independent experts are […]

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ANZAC rations nutritionally deficent – study

In the News  |  Published: 19 April 2013

WWI soldiers serving in the trenches of  Gallipoli may have suffered scurvy and other illnesses due nutritionally deficient rations, according […]

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Sugar’s role in weight loss confirmed – research

In the News  |  Published: 18 January 201318 January 2013

A comprehensive review of research examining the link between sugar intake and weight has confirmed that the sweet stuff plays […]

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Obesity, children and the future – ANZOS 2012 Briefing

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 18 October 201224 February 2014

What we feed ourselves and our children will shape the future of New Zealand. The complex problem of obesity – […]

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‘Big Food’ needs scrutiny – experts

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 June 201220 June 2012

The reach and impact of the multinational food and beverage industry – ‘Big Food’-  has been thoroughly under-examined, according to […]

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