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NZ must change ‘obesogenic’ environment – Researchers

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 18 August 201119 August 2011

New Zealand’s obesity problem is getting worse and researchers are becoming more vocal about the need for action to avoid […]

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Dr Helen Petousis-Harris: The demonization of fat

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 16 August 201016 August 2010

From SkepticsNZ: Some of the links between diet and health outcomes in the 1970s were very tenuous. However these have […]

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3 News/NZPA: Lady penguins prefer their men fat

In the News  |  Published: 14 July 2010

Female penguins in some species are more likely to choose fatter mates, according to researchers from Auckland University. In fact, […]

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Obesity in New Zealand

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 29 July 200827 March 2009

As obesity escalates at an alarming rate worldwide, it is increasingly recognised that a healthy body weight is important for […]

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