nutrition

Fibre lowers chronic diseases risk – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 January 201911 January 2019

An Otago-led systematic review published in The Lancet finds people with a diet high in fibre and whole grains have lower rates of […]

Vitamin D supplementation – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 08 October 201811 February 2019

Vitamin D supplements have long been recommended as a preventative or treatment for osteoporosis, but a study led by a […]

Report calls for mandatory folic acid fortification in bread – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 03 August 201811 February 2019

A joint report commissioned by the Ministry of Health has found compelling evidence that the benefits of adding folic acid […]

Sugar labelling options for food packaging – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 25 July 201811 February 2019

The Trans-Tasman body responsible for food regulation policy is asking for public feedback on possible labelling rules for sugars on packaged foods […]

Health, environment impacts of meat consumption – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 July 201811 February 2019

Lately, people have been up-in-arms about a meat-free burger, but is a plant-based diet the way to a healthier body […]

Cochrane review on omega-3 fats – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 18 July 201811 February 2019

A Cochrane review, examining results from 79 randomised trials, has found strong evidence that taking long-chain omega-3 supplements such as fish oil […]